Can a Pharmacist Override Your Doctor's Prescription?

Send us Fan Mail We'll briefly discuss when a pharmacist might choose not to dispense medication, even with a valid doctor's order. In a recent case, a doctor sued the Iowa Board of Pharmacy and the Iowa Board of Medicine when a pharmacy refused to fill a prescription for Ivermectin, a livestock drug sometimes used to treat parasites in people and allegedly COVID-19. This incident highlights a dilemma in the pharmacy world, especially post-pandemic. While pharmacists ensure the safety and a...