PLE4 Retail Pharmacy Business & Responsible Pharmacist Flashcards
(20 cards)
Which act and regulation guidelines must a Retail Pharmacy Business adhere to?
Medicines Act 1968
Human Medicines Regulations
Retail Pharmacy Business can be owned by:
Pharmacists
Partnership of pharmacists
Body corporate
Representative of pharmacist
BODY OF CORPORATE
Which 2 pharmacists are required? What are their roles?
SUPERINTENDENT pharmacist - manages P & POM meds
RESPONSIBLE pharmacist - under the management of the superintendent
Which titles are restricted to registered pharmacies only?
Pharmacy
Chemist
Dispensing chemist
Do hospital pharmacies have to be registered?
NO
Do hospital pharmacies require a responsible pharmacist?
Only registered hospital pharmacies require an RP
Do hospital pharmacies require a responsible pharmacist?
Only registered hospital pharmacies require an RP
In which cases can a representative of a pharmacist own a pharmacy business? For how long?
Death (5 years)
Bankruptcy (3 years)
Deemed mentally unfit (3 years)
Role of the Responsible Pharmacist
Maintain a secure, safe & effective running of pharmacy.
What must the RP do, in alignment with GPhC requirements?
Display a notice
Make entry in pharmacy record
Establish & maintain pharmacy procedures
RP requirements/duties include:
Display notice Pharmacy records Accountable for pharmacy procedures Maintain records on activities Responsible for staff Delegation of tasks to staff Aware of procedures
How long can a RP be absent from the premises for during a working day?
2 hours within 24 hours
What are the criteria for an absent RP?
- Continued safe & effective running of pharmacy
- contactable at all times
- can return if needed
Which activities cannot be done if an RP is absent?
CANNOT supply GSL against a prescription, P med sales, handing out bagged medicines to patients or delivery drivers. (GPHC guidance)
State the 3 requirements on the RP notice.
Name
GPhC registration no.
States the RP is in charge at the time
What must the pharmacy record entry include?
- RP name
- Registration no.
- Date & time took on RP rol
- Date & time stopped being the RP
- In absence:
- Date
- Time RP left premises
- Time RP returned to premises
How long should the pharmacy record be retained for?
5 years
What are the 4 main responsibilities of the RP?
Safe & effective running of pharmacy
Display a notice
Complete Pharmacy Record
Establish. maintain & review pharmacy procedures
How long can the RP be absent within business hours?
2 hours
Can GSL meds be sold without RP present?
Yes
