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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 45:14-40

Short title, purpose of act

Known as the New Jersey Pharmacy Practice Act

The act spans §§ 45:14-40 to 45:14-86 (78 sections).

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Rodriguez v. Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center (2009)

Most recently applied in 162 F. Supp. 3d 423 - Szemple v. University of Medicine & Dentistry (February 2016)

L.2003,c.280,s.1.

1. a. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Pharmacy Practice Act."

b. The practice of pharmacy in this State is declared a health care professional practice affecting the public health, safety and welfare and is subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of pharmacy merits and receives the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons be permitted to engage in the practice of pharmacy in this State. This act shall be liberally construed to carry out these objectives and purposes.

c. It is the purpose of this act to promote, preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare by and through the effective control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy, the licensure of pharmacists and the permitting, control and regulation of all pharmacy practice sites in this State that engage in the practice of pharmacy.

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