Pharmacists rights Flashcards
1
Q
Can a pharmacist refuse to fill a valid Rx?
A
yes, may refuse if filling would go against their beliefs or if they believe filling may cause harm to the patient
if refusing on moral grounds RPh should refer pt to another pharmacist or pharmacy
2
Q
Can a pharmacist fill a script that is outside of the prescriber’s scope of practice?
A
No, dummy
3
Q
What actions can be taken against a pharmacist for refusing to fill?
A
Abandoning or neglecting a patient is considered professional misconduct
