Responsible pharmacist Flashcards
What does being a responsible pharmacist involve?
Secure safe and effective running of pharmacy
Display a notice
Complete record
Establish, maintain + review pharmacy procedures
What must the display notice include?
Visible to public
Name of RP
GPhC registration number
The fact that the RP is in charge of the pharmacy at the time
What happens to the display notice if the RP is temporarily absent from the pharmacy?
Remain on display even if there’s a second pharmacist
What are the requirements for the pharmacy record?
Should reflect who the RP is + was at any given time
Made personally by RP
Alterations need to identify when + by whom
What needs to be recorded in the pharmacy record?
RP name
Registration no.
Date + time they became RP
Date + time they stopped being RP
If absent:
- Date
- Time RP left premises
- Time returned
How long is the pharmacy record kept?
5 years
What is the maximum period that the RP can be absent for?
2 hours btw midnight and midnight
What is the total period of absence for (all) the RPs during one 24 hour period for 1 pharmacy?
2 hours
What are the requirements in place for when the RP is absent?
Only absent if pharmacy can continue to run safely + effectively
Remain contactable w/ staff + able to return w/ reasonable promptness
If unable to remain contactable, must arrange for another pharmacist to be contactable + available to provide advice
What can’t be done when the RP is absent?
Sell P med
Hand out dispensed + bagged prescriptions
Revalidation: first year
Submit 4 CPDs – 2 must be planned learning activities
Revalidation: second year
Submit 4 CPDs – 2 must be planned learning activities
- Peer discussion
- Reflective account
