Jeff Green wrote:
> Fay Wilson wrote:
>
>> If GPs are fit to dispense when pharmacies are closed, it is self
>> evident they are fit to do so when pharmacies are open.
>>
> If pharmacists are fit to supply prescription only medicines without a
> script when GP surgeries are closed, it is self evident that they are
> fit to do so when GP surgeries are open.
Yes and IIRC the regs allow it to the same extent when surgeries are open as when they are closed.
> The next question is to what degree the dispensing can be delegated by
> either GPs or pharmacists?
>
I don't know about the pharmacy contract, I assume it is the same ie
that a lot can in theory be delegated to any appropriately qualified and
experienced / competent person. The exception being that a GP cannot
delegate any medical activities to a doctor who is not vocationally
trained or equivalent and of course the doc retains vicarious
responsibility for the actions of the person to whom it;s delegated to
as well as responsibility for delegating appropriately. I believe there
are standards and criteria for GP practices which delegate dispensing to
dispensers. I expect there is something similar for pharmacists.
BW
Fay
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