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Professional declarations must be fulfilled

September 18, 2019

Lessons Learned: Failing to fulfill your professional declarations and not carrying current professional liability insurance can become a costly mistake.

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Use of health information requires an authorized purpose

September 4, 2019

Lessons Learned: A pharmacist’s unprofessional conduct results in severe sanctions.

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Ethical conduct is a must when operating a pharmacy

August 21, 2019

Lessons Learned: Honesty and integrity are required in complying with third-party contracts.

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Operate your pharmacy ethically and responsibly

July 24, 2019

Lessons Learned: Honesty, integrity, and record keeping are fundamental for dealings with third-party insurers.

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Licensees: Narcotic security is your responsibility

June 26, 2019

Lessons Learned: Failure to properly protect and secure narcotics is deemed unprofessional conduct by ACP Hearing Tribunal.

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Honesty and integrity are required in dealings with third-party insurers

April 17, 2019

Lessons Learned: Licensees understand your responsibilities in operating your pharmacies.

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Registrants must comply with a request of an ACP Field Officer

January 8, 2019

Lessons Learned: From a recent Hearing Tribunal decision about the conduct of a pharmacist.

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The requirement for registrants’ conduct to be professional extends beyond the pharmacy

December 12, 2018

Lessons Learned: A recent hearing tribunal issued its written decision on the merit and orders regarding the conduct of a pharmacist.

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Diversion of drugs is not tolerated

November 28, 2018

Lessons Learned: A recent hearing tribunal issued its written decision on the merit and orders regarding the conduct of a pharmacy technician.

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Licensees: understand your responsibilities in operating your pharmacies

November 14, 2018

Lessons Learned: Honesty and integrity are required in dealings with third-party insurers.

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