However, to assist pharmacy staff we have provided some frequently asked questions relating to the implementation of the program. I am a pharmacy student at James Cook University and I am looking for some information on the Forward Pharmacy concept. A dispensary is an area where drugs are stored, compounded and dispensed. In the PSA Booklet Standards for the Provision of Pharmacist Only and Pharmacy Medicines in Community Pharmacy Standard 3.1, G2 states that State legislation requires that pharmacy medicines are stored out of the reach of children, and this is normally defined as being at least 1.2 m above floor level . However, it does not state this in the POP-5 Standard in the QCPP Pharmacy Standards Manual.
Emphasis is on the word normally.
Ensure that these medicines are not easily assessable and consult your state Board of Pharmacy for the applicable state legislation requirements. Pharmacists have attained a minimum of five continuing professional education points relating to the handling of pharmacists only and pharmacy medicines within the previous twelve months. One hour equals one CPE point. Each state has its individual requirements on which medicines need to be recorded. Consult your state pharmacy board for this information.