Responsible Pharmacist

Question 1

What does an RP need to do at the start of shift?

Answer 1

1. Display a notice
2. Secure safe and effective running of pharmacy
3. complete pharmacy record
4. Establish and maintain and review pharmacy procedures

Question 2

What should the display notice include?

Answer 2

1. Name of RP
2. GPHC number of RP
3. The fact that the RP is in charge at the current time

Question 3

What should the entry include in the pharmacy record?

Answer 3

1. Name of RP
2. GHPC number
3. Date and time he became RP
4. Date and time he STOPPED being RP
   absences (1) time he left (2) time he returned (3) date of absence

Question 4

How long should the pharmacy record be retained for?

Answer 4

5 years

Question 5

Changes made to SOP should include….

Answer 5

(1) whats IN plan (2) what WAS in place (3) who amended? (4) when did they amend

Question 6

How long can a RP be abscent for?

Answer 6

2 hours in a 24 hour period

• should remain contactable for advice
• only be absent if pharmacy can run safely
• if you cant remain contactable arrange for another RP to be contactable
• what to record in absence?

Question 7

Which activities do not require supervision of a pharmacist but need an RP in charge of pharmacy?

Answer 7

1. sale of GSL

2. processing waste stock or pt returned medicines (excluding CDs)

Question 8

What 5 activities need the PHYSICAL presence of a pharmacist?

Answer 8

1. professional check
2. sale and supply of P and POMs
3. supply of medicines under PGD
4. Emergency supply
5. Wholesale of medicines

Question 9

Explain role of RP in relation to labelling containers?

Answer 9

RP needs to be in charge/under supervision BUT physical presence is not needed

Question 10

Explain role of RP in relation to accessing PMR

Answer 10

RP not needed to be in charge and support staff should be trained

Question 11

Explain role of RP in relation to Receiving prescriptions from EPS, pts, or collecting from surgery

Answer 11

RP not needed to be in charge and support staff should be trained

Question 12

Explain role of RP in relation to wholesale of medicines

Answer 12

RP needs to be physically present and under supervision

Question 13

Explain role of RP in relation to Sale and supply of POMs

Answer 13

RP needs to be physically present and under supervision

Question 14

Explain role of RP in relation to processing of rx that have been dispensed (prior to submission)

Answer 14

RP not needed to be in charge and support staff should be trained

Question 15

Explain role of RP in relation to accuracy checking

Answer 15

RP needs to be in charge/under supervision BUT physical presence is not needed

Question 16

Explain role of RP in relation to receiving stock from wholesalers

Answer 16

RP not needed to be in charge and support staff should be trained