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Responsible pharmacist absence — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPharmacy Law and EthicsResponsible pharmacist absenceGPhC CRA

Two pharmacists share a pharmacy business day. The morning responsible pharmacist records a 90-minute absence. After responsibility transfers, the afternoon pharmacist proposes a 45-minute absence. All other absence conditions can be met. What is correct?

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Correct answer: AA further 30 minutes, because the 2-hour limit is aggregated across the business day

Regulation 3 sets a maximum two-hour absence during the pharmacy’s business hours. Where more than one responsible pharmacist serves during the day, that maximum relates to their total absence. Ninety minutes therefore leaves 30 minutes; contactability and procedures remain necessary but do not create a new allowance after transfer.

Reference: Responsible Pharmacist Regulations 2008, regulation 3: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2789/regulation/3/made