Responsible Pharmacist Flashcards
What law covers personal control in a business?
Medicines Act 1968
Describe personal control and what this means.
If no pharmacist was on the premises, no medicines could be sold. Restricting RPs to remain in pharmacy at all times.
What law replaced personal control?
RP Regulations 2008
Describe the advantages of RP Regulations 2008 compared to personal control.
- Maximise clinical role of pharmacist
- Improve services to patient e.g. smoking cessation
- Allows trained staff to have a bigger role in pharmacy
Define RP
Pharmacist responsible for securing safe and effective running of the pharmacy
State the 4 roles of an RP
- Absence
- Display notice of RP
- Pharmacy record
- SOPs
What is the MAX amount of time an RP can be absent and what 3 things should they do during absence?
2 hours
- Ensure safe running of pharmacy
- Remain contactable
- Return promptly
What can and can’t happen during absence of RP?
CAN - Sell GSLs, Take in Rx - but NOT dispensed
CAN’T - Sell Ps, Give out dispensed/bagged Rx
Give two reasons why a RP may need to leave
- Visit a patient at their home
- Tend a meeting with local GP
What must a RP notice legally be display and where?
- Pharmacist’s name, GPhC reg no., statement they are in charge
- Must be placed ‘conspicuously
What must pharmacy records legally include?
- Name
- GPhC reg. no
- Date and time of sign in and sign out
- If absent - date and time of leaving and returning to premises
What are the good practice requirement for pharmacy records?
- Completed in real time by the pharmacist
- Note reason of absence
How long should pharmacy records be kept for?
5 years
What are Standard operating procedures?
Describe normal procedures and running of the pharmacy and who complete certain tasks/procedures
How often are SOPs reviewed?
2 years
