Which entity is responsible for determining if a prescription is transmitted unlawfully?

The board of pharmacy is responsible for determining if a prescription is transmitted unlawfully as it plays a key role in regulating the practice of pharmacy within the state. This includes establishing rules and standards regarding how prescriptions should be written, transmitted, and filled. The board is tasked with enforcing laws that govern pharmacy practice, which encompasses monitoring compliance and investigating potential violations related to prescription transmission.

The other entities, while they may have specific roles, do not have the authority or mandate to assess the legality of prescription transmission in the way that the board does. For example, the pharmacy is responsible for filling prescriptions correctly based on the information provided and adhering to legal requirements, but it does not investigate or determine the legality of how a prescription was transmitted. Similarly, the prescriber’s office is involved in the creation and communication of prescriptions but does not oversee the legal compliance of those transmissions. The patient may report issues or concerns but lacks the authority to determine legality. Thus, the board of pharmacy is the appropriate authority in this context.