Elements and Performance Criteria
- Maintain protocols and procedures in response to changes in scheduling of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.
- Identify the system used to ensure the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines complies with current regulations and pharmacy protocols.
- Identify pharmacy medicines, storage locations and requirements according to the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP).
- Apply pharmacy protocols and procedures relating to the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.
- Participate in updating protocols and procedures for the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.
- Monitor location and shelf facings for Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines to meet scheduling requirements.
- Support the implementation of protocols and procedures relating to the sale of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.
- Identify and address training needs to support the sale of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.
- Provide current information on pharmacist-approved protocols and procedures in formats accessible and appropriate to staff.
- Model the implementation of pharmacy protocols and procedures to demonstrate appropriate work behaviour and practice.