Which is a place that the pharmacy board can inspect?

The pharmacy board has the authority to conduct inspections in nursing homes because these facilities are directly involved in the administration, storage, and management of medications for residents. Nursing homes often have pharmacies on-site or may work closely with licensed pharmacies to ensure that residents receive their medications correctly and safely. The oversight provided through inspections ensures compliance with regulations governing the practice of pharmacy, medication management, and patient safety.

Inspections of nursing homes also serve to monitor adherence to guidelines that protect vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, who may be taking multiple medications. This is crucial for promoting safe medication practices and ensuring that staff are properly trained in handling and administering medications.

Other locations, such as schools or hospital gift shops, do not typically involve the practice of pharmacy in the same regulatory sense, while doctors' offices might be subject to different regulations and oversight primarily related to medical practices rather than pharmacy-specific rules.