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Agency official urges pharmacists to verify prescriptions and report suspected forgeries
Summary
An agency official advised pharmacists to treat suspected forged electronic prescriptions the same as written ones, citing Board Rule 291.29f, recommending verification with prescribers and notifying local police when forgery is suspected.
An agency official advised pharmacists to treat suspected forged electronic prescriptions the same as written prescriptions and to follow established verification steps, including contacting prescribers for clarification.
The official pointed to Board Rule 291.29f as outlining “red flag factors” that pharmacies should watch for to prevent non-therapeutic dispensing, including potentially fraudulent or forged prescriptions. The official said pharmacists should take the same verification considerations with electronic prescriptions as they would with written prescriptions and called for direct contact with prescribers when details are unclear.
On reporting, the speaker recommended that pharmacists who believe they have identified a forged prescription notify local police rather than relying solely on internal processes. Closing the remarks, the official urged pharmacy staff to “Always practice due diligence.”
There was no formal vote or motion recorded in the transcript. The guidance in the session focused on practical steps for verification and reporting; no agency name was stated in the transcript beyond the reference to Board Rule 291.29f. The transcript did not specify follow-up actions, timetables, or a named presenter.
