As the Responsible Pharmacist, which activity can staff legally perform while you are not physically present on the premises?

• A. Labelling and assembling of a prescription
• B. Dispensing a new prescription
• C. Providing patient counselling at the counter
• D. Checking stock

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that supervision rules separate preparatory dispensing tasks from final clinical actions. Staff can handle labeling and assembling because these are preparatory steps done under established SOPs, gathering the right medicines and applying the patient and dosage information so the prescription is ready for final verification. The Responsible Pharmacist must be on site to perform the final check, ensure safety and accuracy, and handle patient-facing activities. Dispensing a new prescription, providing patient counselling, and stock checking involve professional judgment, patient interaction, or verification steps that typically require the pharmacist’s presence. So labeling and assembling can proceed without the RP on site, while the other activities require the pharmacist’s direct supervision.