Can pharmacist refuse to fill prescription UK?

In the UK a pharmacist cannot without good reason refuse to fill a prescription.

Why do pharmacists refuse to fill prescriptions?

Pharmacists must make sure that patients have a valid prescription, so they may question prescriptions that seem to be damaged or altered in some way. Additionally, if any information on the prescription concerning the date, strength, or quantity appears to be altered, your pharmacist may not fill your medication.

What is pharmacist oath?

I shall strive to perfect and enlarge my knowledge to contribute to the advancement of pharmacy and public health. I shall follow the system which I consider best for Pharmaceutical care and counseling of patients. I shall endeavor to discover and manufacture drugs of quality to alleviate sufferings of humanity.

Can pharmacies legally refuse to fill a prescription?

Responses (2) Pharmacies and pharmacists can refuse to fill anything they choose. The law permits pharmacists to refuse to fill based on our professional judgement. That being said I would really like to see legislation that required us to document refusals – I think we should be responsible for documenting why we refuse a prescription…

Can a pharmacist deny you, your prescription?

A pharmacist may refuse to fill a prescription based on his or her professional judgment or for a variety of other reasons.

Can a doctor refuse to refill a prescription,?

A pharmacist may not refill a prescription unless the doctor has authorized it to be refilled. A doctor may authorize no refills, one refill, or several refills on the original prescription.

Is the pharmacist required to fill my Prescription?

The law requires that a prescription contain certain information before it is filled. The pharmacist is responsible for the completeness of the prescription. Therefore, the pharmacist or a pharmacy employee may ask you for information that may not be on the prescription, for example, your complete name and/or address.