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Responsible pharmacist absence — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPharmacy LawResponsible pharmacist absenceGPhC CRA

A responsible pharmacist needs to leave the pharmacy for 90 minutes during opening hours. A trained dispenser and trainee pharmacist will remain, and a patient is expected to collect a bagged POM prescription. The pharmacy SOP refers to responsible pharmacist absence rules. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: C — The responsible pharmacist may be absent for up to two hours if legal conditions are met

Responsible pharmacist legislation permits absence up to a maximum period if the statutory conditions are met and procedures are in place. The absence does not allow every activity to continue as if the pharmacist were present. The pharmacist must consider supervision, SOPs, patient safety and legal limits before leaving.

Reference: Medicines Act 1968; MEP