Q: What states require NABP Drug Distributor Accreditation (formerly VAWD) for wholesale distributors? A: Indiana, Iowa, North Dakota, and Wyoming require NABP Drug Distributor (previously VAWD)Accreditation to obtain and maintain licensure.

What is VAWD called now?

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) has recently rebranded the Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors® (VAWD®) program. As of February 2020, VAWD will now be referred to as the NABP Drug Distributor Accreditation program.

How do you get Vawd accreditation?

Achieving VAWD accreditation requires that the applicant operate in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations and comply with the VAWD criteria. Some facilities that seek accreditation have minimal knowledge of the VAWD criteria and/or have no experience going through an accreditation process.