NPA Policy Conversation – Supervision

The NPA policy position is that there should be a pharmacist present in every community pharmacy throughout the opening hours.

Regulations relating to supervision and the role of the responsible pharmacist together must permit the profession to move on and deliver services efficiently. Yet patient safety, public confidence and ready access to a pharmacist must be regarded as uppermost priority. Responsibility and accountability for the safe supply of medicines should remain with the responsible pharmacist.

Do you agree with this position? If not, what should we be calling for? The NPA would be interested to hear your thoughts to influences its policy position on supervision.