Eighth Question of the Day June 23, 2014 Is it enough to protect a pharmacy or pharmacist from liabilty if the doctor documents that a commerically available drug should not be used and that he or she wants a compounded drug? Does it matter if a commerically available has been tried on the specific patient? Does it matter, if as a general rule, the commerically available doesn't work? What if the commerically available works but the doctor prefers the compound preparation because it is easier to administer or take but there is no proof that it works any better? When, if ever, should a compounding pharmacy or pharmacist refuse or at least question a doctor's request?