New Jersey § 45:14-65

§ 45:14-65.

In addition to the provisions of section 8 of P.L.1978, c. 73 ( C.45:1-21 ), the board may refuse an application for examination or may suspend or revoke the

certificate of a licensed pharmacist upon proof satisfactory to the board that such

licensed pharmacist is guilty of grossly unprofessional conduct and the following

acts are hereby declared to constitute grossly unprofessional conduct for the purpose

of this act: a. Paying rebates or entering into an agreement for payment of rebates to any physician,

dentist or other person for the recommending of the services of any person. b. The providing or causing to be provided to a physician, dentist, veterinarian or

other person authorized to prescribe, prescription blanks or forms bearing the pharmacist's

or pharmacy's name, address or other means of identification. c. The claiming of professional superiority in the compounding or filling of prescriptions

or in any manner implying professional superiority which may reduce public confidence

in the ability, character or integrity of other pharmacists. d. Fostering the interest of one group of patients at the expense of another which

compromises the quality or extent of professional services or facilities made available. e. The distribution of premiums or rebates of any kind whatsoever in connection with

the sale of drugs and medications provided, however, that trading stamps and similar

devices shall not be considered to be rebates for the purposes of this act and provided

further that discounts, premiums and rebates may be provided in connection with the

sale of drugs and medications to any person who is 60 years of age or older and that discounts may be provided to any person who is a member of or is an account

holder with a healthcare platform . f. Advertising of prescription drug prices in a manner inconsistent with rules and

regulations promulgated by the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs, except

that no advertising of any drug or substance shall be authorized unless the Commissioner

of Health and Senior Services shall have determined that the advertising is not harmful

to public health, safety and welfare. g. Engaging in activities beyond the scope of a collaborative drug therapy management

agreement. Before a certificate shall be refused, suspended or revoked, the accused person shall

be furnished with a copy of the complaint and given a hearing before the board. Any person whose certificate is so suspended or revoked shall be deemed an unlicensed

person during the period of such suspension or revocation, and as those shall be subject

to the penalties prescribed in this act, but that person may, at the discretion of

the board, have his certificate reinstated at any time without an examination, upon

application to the board. Any person to whom a certificate shall be denied by the board or whose certificate

shall be suspended or revoked by the board shall have the right to review that action

by appeal to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court in lieu of prerogative writ.