Is it permissible, Islamically, to deduct the price of damaged or expired medicines from the pharmacist, knowing that the financial increase is calculated in favor of the employer?
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The pharmacist is a private employee and is not liable for the spoilage of medicines unless he transgresses or is negligent. If the spoilage occurs without cause or negligence on his part, then he is not liable for the cost of the medicines.
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