What is one of the primary authorities of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy?

The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy is primarily responsible for regulating pharmacy practice and ensuring the safety of the public regarding medication use. This involves overseeing pharmacists, pharmacy operations, and ensuring that all practices comply with state laws and regulations. By maintaining standards within the profession, the Board helps protect public health and safety, ensuring that medications are dispensed correctly and that pharmacy practices meet ethical and professional standards.

In contrast to the other choices, the Board does not have the authority to initiate investigations on drug prices, approve new drug development applications, or provide subsidies for community pharmacies. These activities fall under different regulatory agencies or are influenced by market conditions rather than direct oversight by the Board of Pharmacy. The focus of the Board is to ensure safe and effective pharmacy practice rather than engaging in pricing investigations or drug development processes.