Can a Pharmacist Overrule a Doctor's Prescription?
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According to the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention, preventable medication errors cause thousands of injuries and deaths in the US every year. The final line of defense against many of these errors is the pharmacist, raising the critical question: can a pharmacist overrule a doctor's prescription? The answer is nuanced and centers on patient safety rather than overruling authority.
