Supervision of sale — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: E — Complete the GSL sale but defer the Pharmacy-medicine sale until the pharmacist returns
Explanation lettering: E = shown as B · B = shown as D · D = shown as E
A is wrong because contactability does not supply the required supervision of a Pharmacy-medicine transaction. B is wrong because the law permits GSL sales to continue during a compliant responsible-pharmacist absence. C is wrong because staff training and scripted counselling do not replace pharmacist supervision. D is correct: the GSL transaction may proceed under the lawful absence procedure, while final sale or supply of a P medicine must wait. E is wrong because earlier selection does not complete the later statutory sale or supply.
Reference: Department of Health and Social Care: pharmacy supervision consultation. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/pharmacy-supervision/pharmacy-supervision The Medicines (Pharmacies) (Responsible Pharmacist) Regulations 2008. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2789/contents Human Medicines Regulations 2012. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1916/contents