After reading the article in the required reading: “The medicine shoppe v. Loretta lynch, et al.: Pharmacists and prescribing physicians are equally liable.” Discuss the following:

1. Identify and discuss the duties and responsibilities of a pharmacist toward a patient.
2. Based upon your research and assessment of the case, did the pharmacist perform the required duties and uphold patient rights?
3. Is the pharmacy at fault? Why or why not?
4. What is the impact of the pharmacist’s actions on the patient and community?
5. What precautions can be taken to ensure these types of incidents by allied professionals don’t happen to others? Should there be more regulations in place?