Cardiology expert urges pharmacists to verify prescriptions before dispensing

Dr. Khaled Al-Nemer, professor of cardiology and arterial catheterization at the College of Medicine, has urged pharmacists to refrain from dispensing medication and to seek clarification from the prescribing doctor if they suspect any error in the prescription.

Al-Nemer, writing on the X platform, emphasized that pharmacists are partners with physicians, valuing their expertise and their role in patient safety. He noted that reviewing prescriptions is an essential part of healthcare.

He added that, according to the Health Professions Practice Law, any modification to a prescription requires the doctor’s approval. Pharmacists may dispense equivalent alternatives with the patient’s consent under specific regulatory exceptions. Al-Nemer stressed that cooperation and mutual trust should define relationships among healthcare practitioners, and that undermining colleagues is prohibited.