As the responsibilities and expectations of Pharmacists have increased, so have the risks that Pharmacists are exposed to. An alleged wronged party tends to name the Pharmacy, and the Pharmacist in any litigation that they decide to pursue.

Below are the most common reasons for lawsuits against Pharmacists:

1. Dispensing Errors
2. Erroneous patient counseling on both prescription & over the counter medication.
3. Failing to provide appropriate follow-up & monitoring
4. Failing to conduct profile/drug utilization reviews (resulting in, for example, a drug interaction)
5. Not respecting the patient's right to privacy & confidentiality.

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