Being Quote by Dick Durbin
“You would think that, at this point, with records being kept and the vast amount of knowledge on these drugs, the pharmacists could wave off prescriptions that are dangerous to customers.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Hearing, 2022
The quote highlights the expectation that modern data and record‑keeping should enable pharmacists to identify and reject dangerous prescriptions, yet this often does not happen.
In simple terms: We expect data to protect us, but it often falls short.
Key Takeaway
Advocate stronger prescription‑review safeguards.
Themes
healthcare safety
pharmacy practice
data utilization
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- hospital pharmacies
- community drugstores
- electronic health records
- prescription monitoring programs
Key Concepts
patient protection
risk management
clinical decision support
Questions to Reflect On
- How can technology better assist pharmacists in real time?
- What systemic changes are needed to prioritize safety?
A Different Perspective
Limited resources and workflow pressures can prevent pharmacists from acting on every red flag.
