Responsible pharmacist

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Use this guide to support your work as a responsible pharmacist (RP). There’s information on what being an RP involves, requirements of the RP notice and pharmacy records, absences and information on which activities require an RP.

It can also be used by superintendents, pharmacy owners, pharmacy teams working with RPs or those who are interested in finding out more about the role.

Updated: 19 December 2023

Sections on this page

  • What being the RP involves
    1. Securing the safe and effective running of a registered pharmacy (including during absences)
    2. Displaying a notice
    3. Completing the pharmacy record
    4. Pharmacy procedures
  • Specific activities that require an RP
  • Further information

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