What is one condition under which the Board of Pharmacy may deny a variance request?

The Board of Pharmacy has a duty to protect public safety, which encompasses ensuring that all pharmacy practices uphold the highest standards of health and safety. When a variance request is made, the Board evaluates whether granting that request could potentially introduce risks or adverse effects on the safety of the public.

In this context, if a variance were to create an adverse safety issue, it becomes imperative for the Board to deny the request to prevent any potential harm. Public safety is a paramount concern, and any implication that a variance could compromise this is sufficient grounds for denial. Therefore, the justification for denying a variance on the basis that it poses a safety risk aligns directly with the Board's regulatory responsibilities.

Other factors, such as the completeness of the request or whether compliance would cause undue burden, may influence the Board's decision-making process, but they do not hold the same weight as the potential for creating safety issues. Additionally, the status of the requesting party being a pharmacy could affect the legitimacy of the request but does not directly relate to the inherent safety risks associated with the variance being requested. Thus, the concern for public safety is the most critical reason the Board would deny a variance request.