Trends in Malpractice Payments and Adverse Actions against Pharmacists in the United States between 1990-2022

Background: We evaluated malpractice payments and adverse actions against pharmacists in the United States. Malpractice is defined as professional negligence by act or omission. Adverse are administered board of registration a health profession provider. The purpose study to analyze trends for during period 1990-2022. Methods: This retrospective that utilizes National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) data analysis tool information was exported visualization were studied. Results: During there 2480 44,204 action reports made pharmacists. In current we found has been 19.56% decline number last 5 years from 46 2018 37 2022. Similarly, also show downward trend 2016 Conclusion: Pharmacy implements multiple processes protect patients medication errors. As volume prescriptions increases US, an increased risk error subsequent litigation Even though have continued decline, probability remains high practicing role pharmacist continues evolve need keep up with changes healthcare market.