Responsible pharmacist record — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: A — Date of absence and the times the absence began and ended
Regulation 5 requires the pharmacy record to include, for an absence, its date and the times the absence commenced and ended. The record separately identifies the responsible pharmacist and when responsibility began and ceased. It does not require a personal reason, staff list, prescription log or business-owner countersignature as part of the statutory absence entry.
Reference: Medicines (Pharmacies) (Responsible Pharmacist) Regulations 2008, regulation 5: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2789/regulation/5/made