A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE PRINCIPLES OF CIVIL LIABILITY OF PHARMACISTS IN IRAQI AND UNITED STATES LAW

Abstract

In the United States, the civil liability of pharmacists is based on a variety of legal principles. These principles include the Civil Liability Act, Contract Law, and Pharmaceutical Regulatory Regulations. Pharmacists, as health professionals, are obligated to comply with professional laws and ethics, and may face legal consequences if they violate these duties. The American legal system defines the civil liability of pharmacists based on three main concepts: fault, strict liability, and breach of contract. If pharmacists fail to comply with standards, courts can order them to pay compensation. In Iraq, the civil liability of pharmacists is defined within the framework of the Iraqi Civil Code, the Civil Liability Act, and the Medical and Pharmaceutical System Regulations. Pharmacists in Iraq also have similar legal and ethical duties and are subject to legal prosecution if they violate these duties. The civil liability of Iraqi pharmacists is based on fault, strict liability, and breach of contract. Compliance with standards is essential for pharmacists, and if they fail to do so, they may face financial and administrative penalties.