Random question about MTM and malpractice insurance...

[BeLikeBueller]

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So I know malpractice insurance for pharmacists tends to be pretty cheap, but I just had this random thought.

If someone were to do strictly MTM (no dispensing role whatsoever), would they still need malpractice insurance?

I would imagine probably so, since you would be making recommendations for therapy and still be counseling folks, but I just wanted to get some other thoughts about the matter.

 

[grumps]

So I know malpractice insurance for pharmacists tends to be pretty cheap, but I just had this random thought.

If someone were to do strictly MTM (no dispensing role whatsoever), would they still need malpractice insurance?

I would imagine probably so, since you would be making recommendations for therapy and still be counseling folks, but I just wanted to get some other thoughts about the matter.

Absolutely. One could argue that MTM is more within the scope of pharmacy practice than dispensing. Even if you give a neighbor advice on a OTC med you should have your own policy.

 

[BeLikeBueller]

Absolutely. One could argue that MTM is more within the scope of pharmacy practice than dispensing. Even if you give a neighbor advice on a OTC med you should have your own policy.

Yeah, that's kind of what I figured in today's overly-litigious society - just wondering since there really isn't anyone doing strictly MTM right now (there are a few I've heard of...but few and far in-between).

 

[StellargalS]

I second that.

 

[PharMed2016]

Yeah, that's kind of what I figured in today's overly-litigious society - just wondering since there really isn't anyone doing strictly MTM right now (there are a few I've heard of...but few and far in-between).

I would love to have a 100% MTM job... unfortunately its one of those unicorn jobs.

 

[All4MyDaughter]

I did MTM full time last year as a self-employed pharmacist. I had a business liability policy for work done through the company. I just got a gig reviewing CMRs done by students working for another MTM company and I'm using my personal liability policy to cover that work.

 

[type b pharmD]

I would love to have a 100% MTM job... unfortunately its one of those unicorn jobs.

It is if you want to work for a company...

But there are plenty of opportunities to start your own mtm practice ..

Outcomes MTM .. already pays more per hour than dispensing.. if you are motivated

 

[PharMed2016]

I did MTM full time last year as a self-employed pharmacist. I had a business liability policy for work done through the company. I just got a gig reviewing CMRs done by students working for another MTM company and I'm using my personal liability policy to cover that work.

Haha, any of those companies looking to hire a pharmacist for a few hours a week?

 

[All4MyDaughter]

Haha, any of those companies looking to hire a pharmacist for a few hours a week?

I can ask. PM me the states you are licensed in.

 

[qutadelues]

I just got a gig reviewing CMRs done by students working for another MTM company and I'm using my personal liability policy to cover that work.