Responsible Pharmacist

Click here to access a joint NPA and C&D resource

This one stop shop aims to help community pharmacies with all the tools and advice they need to prepare with

Included is information on Guidance, Quick Reference Guide, Standard Operating Procedures and Questions and Answers Zone

For NPA resources list link click here

For NPA list of webpages related to the Responsible Pharmacist click here

The Responsible Pharmacist Regulations have come about as a result of the Department of Health's plans to improve the access to pharmacy services to,

Boost the public's health
Tackle health inequalities
Better care for people with long term care conditions
Provision of professional advice to the public

These requirements look to support the new changes above and public safety in regard to the dispensing and sale of medicines. The existing idea of personal control is generally thought to be a barrier to the provision of new clinical pharmacy services. These regulations are looking to facilitate the necessary arrangements to allow greater flexibility so that pharmacists can enhance their role in or outside of the pharmacy.

In 2009, the regulations came into force, these requirements covered four key areas,

1. Displaying a notice
2. Pharmacy records
3. Pharmacy procedures
4. Absence from the pharmacy

Please click here for a copy of the guidance.

RPSGB - toolkit was developed through feedback by practising pharmacists and includes

Legal requirements
Good practice pre flight check
Info for locums
Info for support staff
RP certificate
FAQ

The toolkit can be downloaded from the Responisble Pharmacist website here.

Legal and Ethical Advisory Service:

leadvice@rpsgb.org

CPPE also offer a support package/resource on the Responsible Pharmacist - this can be accessed here.

Devon LPC has prepared the documents listed below;