What is the required distance between a community pharmacy and a medical practitioner?

• A. 5 miles
• B. 20 miles
• C. 10 miles
• D. 50 miles

Answer: (C)

Montana's pharmacy rules specify a minimum distance between a community pharmacy and a medical practitioner, set at 10 miles. This distance helps keep dispensing operations independent from a physician's clinical practice, preserving patient choice and reducing potential conflicts of interest in prescribing and dispensing relationships. Distances of 5, 20, or 50 miles are not the required standard; 10 miles is the designated distance.