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Responsible pharmacist absence — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyPharmacy Law and EthicsResponsible pharmacist absenceGPhC CRA

The responsible pharmacist needs to leave the pharmacy for 30 minutes during opening hours. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: EThe pharmacy record must show the absence and arrangements must meet RP rules

Responsible pharmacist absence is legally controlled and must be recorded with safe operating arrangements. This makes the pharmacy record must show the absence and arrangements must meet rp rules the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.

Reference: Medicines Act; RP regulations; MEP