Can a pharmacist deny medication?

Can the pharmacist refuse to fill my prescription? Yes, a pharmacist in his or her professional judgment may refuse to fill a prescription.

What states allow pharmacists to refuse to fill prescriptions?

Six states (Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, and South Dakota) have laws that specifically allow pharmacists to refuse to provide medications for religious or moral reasons.

Can pharmacist give consultation?

The amended section now requires a pharmacist to be available to speak to the patient or the patient’s agent “during regular hours of operation within 10 minutes, unless a return call is scheduled to occur within one hour.” Most importantly, the new section requires a pharmacist to be available to provide consultation …

Can pharmacist keep my prescription?

It is legal and acceptable in all 50 states for a pharmacist or pharmacy to keep your prescription for reasons of suspicion. The pharmacist can keep the prescription until either a new one is issued to you, kept until it can be verified, or re-sent to the doctor for personal verification – before it is filled.

What to do if pharmacy refuses to fill prescription?

If a patient does encounter a pharmacist who won’t fill their prescription, experts say the patient should ask for another pharmacist at the store to fill it for them, or if there isn’t one, get their prescription slip back so they can have it filled elsewhere.

Can pharmacists choose not to dispense the medicines in a valid prescription?

A registered and licensed pharmacist may refuse to compound, dispense or sell drugs and pharmaceutical products, if not in accordance with this Act and the abovementioned standards.

What is the pharmacist refusal clause?

Conscience clauses give pharmacists the right to refuse to perform certain services if it violates their religious or personal beliefs or values. Some states explicitly grant pharmacists the right to refuse to dispense drugs related to contraception on moral grounds.

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