The need for more Superintendent Pharmacist training and support

by | Nov 2, 2022 | Blog, Training

The need for more Superintendent Pharmacist training and support – Many pharmacists don’t feel confident or have a full understanding of the role and responsibilities of a superintendent pharmacists. There is a lack of training and support set out by the regulatory body – the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) which means that many pharmacists may have the title but not necessarily fulfilling the responsibilities properly.

Are you a new superintendent pharmacist taking on a new challenge? Or you may have been in this role for a while and would benefit from some refresher training to help your development. You may be a pharmacy owner who wants to improve their knowledge of this role to ensure you have the best candidate in your business. Pharmacy Consulting Ltd have a Superintendent Pharmacist Training specifically to help pharmacists in this role – a role that carries a lot of responsibility to ensure a pharmacy operates safely and at the best interest of its patients.

The training helps you evaluate your own current practices, covers what the role is of a Superintendent Pharmacist, what the guidance and regulations are, the difference between different pharmacist roles and who is responsible for what. The training also covers pharmacy audits/self-audits and review, what makes a good superintendent and some practical scenarios to discuss. The training will allow you to identify your own areas of improvement and those of your business to ensure you are compliant with the guidance set out.

With more and more scrutiny towards pharmacists whether its practice in community pharmacy or online pharmacy, there has never been a better time to invest in your own development and make sure you are fulfilling your responsibilities as a Superintendent Pharmacist. If this training is of interest to you, please get in touch via our bookings page or by email to [email protected]

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