Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53 of 1974)Board NoticesRules Relating to Good Pharmacy PracticeChapter 3 : Professional Standards for Pharmacy Human Resources3.6 Minimum Standards for Locum/Relief Pharmacists |
| (a) | The qualifications and registration status of locum pharmacists must be checked and displayed to ensure patients' safety. |
| (b) | Locum pharmacists must have the necessary information to ensure the smooth running of the pharmacy. Written information must therefore exist to enable locum pharmacists to locate key Standard Operating Procedures. |
| (c) | Basic operational information must be available to locum pharmacists. This information must include the following: |
| (i) | computer instructions (as applicable); |
| (ii) | names, addresses and telephone numbers of key staff; |
| (iii) | list of medical practitioners with telephone numbers; |
| (iv) | plan of the pharmacy; |
| (v) | copies of all Standard Operating Procedures; |
| (vi) | ordering systems and wholesalers used; |
| (vii) | instructions on use of alarm system (as applicable); |
| (viii) | cash register instructions and cashing up procedure (as applicable); |
| (ix) | emergency contact numbers; |
| (x) | collection and delivery service details; |
| (xi) | list of outstanding work; |
| (xii) | local map; and |
| (xiii) | smoking policy. |