Here is a hyperlink https://www.hpso.com/getmedia/261a3590-6368-41e6-857c-f2bf9dbdf6ea/CNA_CLS_PHARM_072823_CF_PROD_SEC-(1).pdf listing the claims that involve Board of Pharmacy (BOP). It suggests that only 30% of complaints to the state BOP results in no action and dismissed. Does this mean that a Pharmacist denying to fill a Rx for undisclosed clinical reasons, would the BOP consider this unprofessional conduct?
The cost of defending a pharmacist license grew 43% in 5 years
Liability claims and incidents involving pharmacists have risen in individual cost, according to a new industry report.
The Healthcare Providers Service Organization worked with the American Pharmacists Association and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices to compile data on pharmacist malpractice claims and license defense cases.
When pharmacists are defending an alleged infraction to their state pharmacy board, the average cost is $7,650 — which is a 43% increase from 2018, and more than twice as expensive as the average expense in 2013, the report found.
The top five most common allegations that cause a pharmacist’s license to be in jeopardy are wrong drug, wrong dose or strength, wrong patient, failing to consult with a practitioner about a concern, and an error in calculation or preparation.
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