responsible pharmacist + the pharmacy record Flashcards
(33 cards)
GPhC Responsible Pharmacist Guidance -
(note: GPhC is currently reviewing this document)
- when was this established
1st October 2009
GPhC Responsible Pharmacist Guidance - in what countries
UK and NI
what is in the guidance
- RPSGB replaced the concept of personal control of a registered Pharmacy
- Now will be “Responsible Pharmacist”
- Every registered Pharmacy premise MUST have one
In order to lawfully conduct a retail pharmacy business must have a
RP in charge
what does the RP have to be
a registered pharmacist
do u have what it takes to be one
- Only take on if you have the competence: understand the scope of your role
- Also – must determine that all activities can run safely and effectively before start operating as a Pharmacy
RP role key points: what do they have to do
- display a notice that meets the legal reqs
- complete a pharmacy record that meets the legal reqs
- establish/maintain/review the pharmacy procedures
- if there is more than one pharmacist u have to check with the employer who is the responsible one
can u be the RP for multiple pharmacies
no u cannot for more than one premise at the time
what does it mean to display a notice that meets the legal requirements
this must have who the pharmacists and what their registration number is
how often should the responsible pharmacist review the pharmacy procedures
at least once every 2 years
- The Responsible Pharmacist must establish (if not already established) maintain and review pharmacy procedures
pharmacy record: a legal document
- who is responsible for completing the record:
The Responsible Pharmacist must complete a pharmacy record that meets the legal requirements
what does it have to have on the pharmacy record (either electronically/manually or both)
- name
- reg number
- date and time u start and stop being the rp
if ur absent
- date, and times u were absent
what is the pharmacy record
a contemporaneous and accurate reflection of who has been the RP at any given time
how often is the pharmacy record completed
daily or covering a sustained period
how long must the record be kept by the pharmacy owner/superintendent pharmacist
a period of 5 years
- and any amendments made must identify when and who made the changes
what happens if you fail to keep or complete the record
criminal offense
where must it be available
available at the related pharmacy: if electronic, must have a backup system
what is the max absence from the pharmacy
2 hours between midday and midnight when pharmacy is operational
can two consecutive RP’s be absent?
if one RP has been absent for two hours, a second RP cannot be absent in that 24-hour cycle
While absent you must:
Remain contactable
* Be able to return with reasonable promptness if required
If you will not be contactable arrange for what?
for another pharmacist to be available and contactable
- Not all hospitals have a “ registered pharmacy” (Not referring to inpatient/ outpatient pharmacies)
- May have one if they want to:
– Sell P medicines
– Dispense prescriptions not from the hospital → If so – same rules apply as in community pharmacy
raising concerns: why is it best to address things earlier
if problems addressed early things can be improved and correct action taken as soon as possible. Also may prevent direct harm to a patient or public
raising concerns: key act (whistleblowing law)
Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998