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Assist in managing Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines

Assist in managing Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines

Unit of competency
National Code
SIRCCPM001
State Code
AWX91
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/09/2016
Field of Education
060501 - Pharmacy
Original Release Date
13/09/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to support the management of Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3). It requires the ability to implement predetermined pharmacy systems and procedures for supplying, monitoring and maintaining compliant locations and responding to changes in scheduling classifications.This unit applies to senior pharmacy and dispensary assistants working in community pharmacies. When supporting the management of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines they work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. In this context, they lead and guide other team members.This unit incorporates the requirement for pharmacy and dispensary assistants to comply with federal, state and territory law and Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines for supplying scheduled Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3). At the time of publication they are not, however, required to hold an occupational licence or to be certified as competent in this unit to supply scheduled medicines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Implement systems for supplying Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.
  • 1.1.Access and interpret pharmacy system procedures and documents for managing the supply of S2 and S3 medicines.
  • 1.2.Make all current pharmacist-approved procedures readily accessible to staff.
  • 1.3.Explain systems and procedures and confirm understanding.
  • 1.4.Monitor staff adherence to systems and procedures and promptly resolve non-compliance issues.
  • 1.5.Identify pharmacy procedures for initial and ongoing training and make arrangements for fulfilling training requirements.
  • 1.6.Participate in updating procedures for supplying S2 and S3 medicines.
2. Maintain compliance with positioning and storage requirements.
  • 2.1.Monitor location of S2 and S3 medicines to meet scheduling requirements.
  • 2.2.Identify potential non-compliant locations and report to pharmacist.
  • 2.3.Obtain approval from pharmacist and adjust locations.
3. Respond to changes in scheduling of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.
  • 3.1.Access and interpret information on introduction of new S2 and S3 medicines and changes to schedule classification.
  • 3.2.Confirm understanding of changes though discussion with pharmacist and take instructions for required planning and action.
  • 3.3.Relocate S2 and S3 medicines to meet new scheduling requirements.
  • 3.4.Make new information available to staff, clearly explain requirements and confirm understanding.
  • 3.5.Identify and act on flow on effects for updating procedures, training, and lists of consumer information sources.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD893 SIRCHCS302 Assist in managing Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines Unit of competency