Damn it, Jim, I'm a dentist NOT a doctor!
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Now don't forget, kiddies, don't forget to brush those molars! I don't mean to belittle the practice of dentistry (for which you're not even a member yet), but what makes you think the DDS is superior to the PharmD?
Were you aware that in many states, PharmDs have some form of protocol to Rx independently? In fact, in NC, there's something called a CPP, clinical pharmacist practitioner, who like PAs and NPs, has a full range of prescriptive authority!
A pharmacist does not merely fill scripts. As an MD, I can't tell you how many times a pharmacist has saved my ass by calling and making sure I knew of a possible contraindication with another med the pt was taking or that the dose I prescribed was too large/small, etc. It happens. I'm never defensive and I'm thankful!
Likewise, if an MD or DDS or any other provider prescribes a med that is inappropriate, the pharmacist can not only refuse to fill it, but can also file a complaint with the state board of med/osteo/dentistry/pod med, etc. For example, a DDS has no business prescribing psychotropic meds, by and large. If a DDS prescribes a SSRI or benzo to a patient, that should raise a red flag to the pharmacist that something ain't right. Most good pharmacists would call the dentist and make a reasonable inquiry as to why he/she is prescribing a psychotropic med. There could be a valid reason, however, so it's worth asking.
Get over yourself. Also, it might be better until you actually matriculate into dental school to cop an attitude.
you're missing the point! you're an idiot. i think you're smart enough to understand, but just want to deny the fact that clinicians (as a body) decide what drugs get prescribed and pharms fill the order.
