Check out this recent federal court ruling on pharmacy liability...

1. Subject: Pharmacy Liability Alert – Medication Therapy Management Dear Pharmacy Colleague, In a first-of-its-kind legal opinion, a federal court recently confirmed that pharmacists who conduct medication therapy management are held to a standard of practice equivalent to that of physicians who perform the same activities. And, when a pharmacist opts not to authorize a therapeutically indicated medication because the patient’s behaviors suggest the medication would be too risky, the pharmacist must document the reasons for not initiating the medication in the patient care record. To read the case report, go to the University of Florida online Master of Science in Pharmacy website at http://pharmreg.dce.ufl.edu/ and scroll down to “Program News & Updates: Regulatory News” where we’ve posted a link to this fascinating legal opinion. And, if you or someone you know is interested in working as a pharmaceutical industry leader in medication therapy management, keep in mind that University of Florida offers Pharmaceutical Regulatory Compliance concentration (http://pharmreg.dce.ufl.edu/policy.pdf) – online & part time, with no relocation necessary. To participate in a discussion about this ruling, check out the UF M.S.Pharm Facebook page at HYPERLINK
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http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Gainesville-FL/UF-Online-Master-of-Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical-Outcomes-Policy-Program/129404741891?ref=nf. And, as always, feel free to contact us on any matter at the information listed below. Sincerely, David Brushwood, R.Ph., J.D. Professor of Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy The University of Florida College of Pharmacy For program information, contact: David Brushwood, R.Ph., J.D. (352) 273-6255 / brushwood@cop.ufl.edu Nicole Hudson, Program Assistant (352) 273-8178 / Hudson@cop.ufl.edu