A person who dispenses drugs other than those specifically prescribed by authorized professionals such as physicians also can be charged with malpractice if the incorrectly dispensed drugs cause injury to the legal user. Such a person is known as a:

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Pharmacists are licensed professionals authorized to dispense drugs, but they must do so only according to a prescription from a physician or other authorized healthcare professional. If they dispense drugs other than those specifically prescribed, they can be charged with malpractice if the incorrectly dispensed drugs cause injury to the legal user. Other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, psychiatrists, and nurses, may prescribe or administer drugs, but they are not typically referred to as dispensers of drugs.

A Person Who Dispenses Drugs Other Than Those Specifically Prescribed