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Who can a licensee not prescribe, dispense, or administer oral pharmaceuticals to?

Answer 1

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Who can a licensee not prescribe, dispense, or administer oral pharmaceuticals to?

Unfortunately, the answer to your question depends on various factors, including:

The specific jurisdiction: Different states or countries have different regulations and restrictions on who can prescribe, dispense, or administer oral pharmaceuticals.

The type of pharmaceutical: Certain medications, especially controlled substances, may have additional restrictions on who can handle them.

The licensee's scope of practice: The specific profession and license held by the individual will determine their legal authority to prescribe or dispense medications.

The patient's age: In some cases, there may be age restrictions on who can receive specific medications.

Answer 2

Pharmacists, who must hold a doctorate in pharmacy, can dispense medication but cannot prescribe them unless through certain advanced practice settings or collaborative agreements, and are restricted from prescribing to oneself or close relations to avoid conflicts of interest.

Step-by-step explanation:

A licensee, such as a pharmacist, is not permitted to prescribe, dispense, or administer oral pharmaceuticals to individuals for whom they are not legally authorized to do so. In the United States, pharmacists must hold a doctorate in pharmacy and be licensed by the state in which they work, and they are primarily responsible for dispensing medication that has been prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider. A pharmacist may consult and advise physicians on medication selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects, and also educate patients on how to take their medications properly. However, pharmacists do not have the authority to prescribe medicines themselves, except in certain advanced practice settings or states where they may have obtained additional prescribing rights through collaborative practice agreements. It's important to note that there also exist ethical and professional guidelines prohibiting prescribing to oneself or those close to oneself to avoid potential conflicts of interest.