The responsible pharmacist: role, legal duties and accountability

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1 Which legislation applies?

2 When is an RP required?

3 Who can be the RP?

4 What is the RP’s core duty?

5 What should a pharmacist establish before taking responsibility?

6 Pharmacy procedures: what must the RP do?

7 The RP notice and pharmacy record

8 How does the RP differ from other pharmacy roles?

9 Does the RP have to supervise every supply personally?

10 Can the RP leave the pharmacy?

11 What happens when the RP changes?

12 What are the fitness-to-practise implications?

13 What is changing next?

The responsible pharmacist (RP) is the pharmacist in charge of the safe and effective running of a registered pharmacy’s medicines business while acting in that role. Becoming the RP carries legal responsibilities. It also matters to other pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and support staff, because the pharmacy needs clear arrangements for who is in charge and…

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