Cited in UND Law Review:

http://web.law.und.edu/lawreview/issues/web_assets/pdf/86/86-2/86NDLR355.pdf 

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Supporters of ownership law battle ethics charges, flip-flopping

by Jacqueline Dotzenrod

A law that has been on the North Dakota books for 46 years is being contested in the 2009 Legislative Session. The law requires that a licensed pharmacist must “hold the majority stock” (own at least 51 percent) of the pharmacy. There is an exception granted for hospital pharmacies, so long as they only serve the hospital’s patients.

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Study shows North Dakotans would benefit from lower prescription drug prices

by Jacqueline Dotzenrod

PharmacistsMortar.svgNorth Dakotans stand to save in several ways if the pharmacist-ownership law is repealed this legislative session. According to the law, a licensed pharmacist must “hold the majority stock” (own at least 51 percent) of the business. North Dakota is the only state to have such a law in place. House Bill 1440 would repeal that law, thus allowing residents access to lower-cost prescription medication.

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