Who is ultimately responsible for the prescriptions dispensed to a patient in Ohio?

In Ohio, the pharmacist is ultimately responsible for the prescriptions dispensed to a patient. This responsibility includes ensuring that the prescription is accurate, appropriate for the patient, and legally compliant. The pharmacist must verify the medication, check for drug interactions, and provide patient counseling regarding the proper use of the medication.

Pharmacy technicians and interns play supportive roles in the dispensing process, but they operate under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. While patients are responsible for following the prescribed treatment, the final accountability for the safe and effective dispensation of medications rests with the pharmacist, who has the necessary training, licensure, and authority to make clinical judgments concerning medication therapy. Thus, the pharmacist serves as the critical guardian of public health in the medication dispensing process.