Pharmacist’s Corresponding Responsibility

The responsibility for the proper prescribing and
dispensing of medications lies primarily with the
prescribing practitioner. However, a corresponding
responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills
a prescription order. The DEA recommends that a
pharmacist scrutinize each prescription. Some things to
look for are quantities, directions, or dosages that differ
from usual medical usage or practice. Check to see if the
prescription has been presented in a reasonable length
of time since the prescriber wrote it. If the patient is
returning too frequently or refilling the same prescription
on a weekly or even a daily basis, it may be fraudulent.
To prevent diversion, know the patient and his or her
medication history. Get to know your prescribers and
their signatures and DEA registration numbers. If you
see anything that is suspicious, call the prescriber using
the telephone book or your record of his or her telephone
number and not the number on the prescription for
verification or clarification. If you believe that you have
received a forged, altered, or counterfeit prescription, do
not dispense it. Call your local police department.

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