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Pharmacist liability

K J Sveska1

  • 1Kitch, Saurbier, Drutchas, Wagner & Kenney, P.C., Detroit MI 48226.

American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|July 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Pharmacist malpractice hinges on duty of care, primarily dispensing correct drugs. As roles expand, pharmacists face increased liability for failing to warn patients of drug risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Legal Medicine
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Health Law

Background:

  • Pharmacists' legal liability is a growing concern.
  • Understanding malpractice theories is crucial for healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review legal theories of pharmacist liability.
  • To analyze the evolving duty of care for pharmacists.

Main Methods:

  • Review of legal precedents and malpractice claims against pharmacists.
  • Analysis of case law concerning pharmacist duties and defenses.

Main Results:

  • Core duties include correct dispensing and labeling; failure leads to malpractice claims.
  • Limited liability for failure to warn, but expanding with pharmacist roles.
  • Defenses include lack of proximate cause, comparative negligence, and statutes of limitation.
  • Strict liability and breach of warranty claims are rarely successful.

Conclusions:

  • Pharmacist liability is primarily based on negligence in dispensing and labeling.
  • Expanding pharmacist roles may increase duty to warn, especially for nonprescription drugs.
  • Future liability may extend to non-distributive pharmaceutical services.

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