Under what condition will the Board NOT approve a remote pharmacy?

The correct condition under which the Board will not approve a remote pharmacy is if a retail pharmacy is within 10 miles. This regulation is often in place to ensure that there is adequate access to pharmacy services for the local population without over-concentration of pharmacies in close proximity to one another.

Having established pharmacies in a certain radius serves to promote competition while also ensuring that patients can access necessary medications and services without excessive travel. Limiting the distance between a remote pharmacy and existing retail pharmacies helps to balance the need for pharmaceutical care with the availability of caregivers and resources.

In this context, the other conditions presented do not hold the same level of restriction for remote pharmacy approval. For instance, the proximity of a hospital pharmacy being within 5 miles might not significantly impact the Board's decision since hospital pharmacies often cater to different patient needs compared to retail pharmacies. The mention of any pharmacy within 20 miles might suggest a lesser level of concern compared to the specific limits placed on retail pharmacies. Additionally, population size can influence the overall need for pharmacy services, but does not directly limit the Board’s considerations regarding how far remote pharmacies can be from existing establishments. Thus, the key factor here is ensuring that retail pharmacy access is appropriately managed, making the 10-mile distance