The Responsible Pharmacist

Question 1

What is the Responsible Pharmacist’s (RP) role?

Answer 1

Ensure the safe and effective running of the pharmacy when it is operational

Question 2

Which legislations set out the rules and requirements for RPs? (2)

Answer 2

1) Medicine Act 1968

2) The Medicines (Pharmacies) (Responsible Pharmacist) Regulations 2008

Question 3

What are the legal requirements regarding RP?

Answer 3

• Displaying a notice that gives details of who the RP is
• Filling out the pharmacy record
• Rules regarding absence from the pharmacy

Question 4

What information must be present on the RP notice?

Answer 4

• Pharmacist’s name
• Their registration number
• The statement: “The above pharmacist it the responsible pharmacist in charge of this registered pharmacy premises”

Question 5

What information must be present on the pharmacy record?

Answer 5

• RP’s name and registration number