The Government are asking for people's views about modernising legislation governing the supervision of activities by a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
As things stand, prescription medication can only be given out if a pharmacist is present, even if the items have already been prepared and bagged up. This can lead to issues if the pharmacist cannot be there for any reason - particularly for more rural areas.
The proposed changes:
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enable pharmacists to authorise pharmacy technicians to carry out, or supervise others carrying out, the preparation, assembly, dispensing, sale and supply of medicines
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enable pharmacists to authorise any member of the pharmacy team to hand out checked and bagged prescriptions in the absence of a pharmacist
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allow pharmacy technicians to take primary responsibility for the preparation, assembly and dispensing of medicinal products in hospital aseptic facilities
Michael has been contacted by a number of residents who are keen for this change to be made- and he now wants to encourage residents to contribute their views to the consultation.
You can find out more and contribute your views here: Pharmacy Consultation
