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Responsible pharmacist absence — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPharmacy Law and EthicsResponsible pharmacist absenceGPhC CRA

A responsible pharmacist plans a 90-minute absence during business hours. Consider these statements: 1) aggregate absence must remain within two hours; 2) where RP contact and prompt return are not reasonably practicable, another pharmacist must be available and contactable to provide advice; 3) the absence must be recorded and managed under the pharmacy procedures. Which combination is correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1, 2 and 3

All three statements reflect regulation 3. Absence may total no more than two hours during business hours and must be recorded and managed under the pharmacy procedures. Where reasonably practicable, the RP arranges to remain contactable and able to return with reasonable promptness. Where that is not reasonably practicable, the statutory alternative is another pharmacist who is available and contactable to provide advice.

Reference: Medicines (Pharmacies) (Responsible Pharmacist) Regulations 2008: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2789/pdfs/uksi_20082789_en.pdf