Introduction to Pharmacy Law

Catalog description

​​This course prepares first-year pharmacy students for Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences by applying pharmacy law to common practice situations. Emphasis is placed on recognizing legally valid, invalid, and higher-risk prescription scenarios; understanding the intern's scope of practice; and knowing when pharmacist involvement is required. Students review requirements for controlled substances, counseling obligations, and documentation expectations to support safe, compliant participation in community and institutional pharmacy settings.