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Medicines Act 1981

Dealings with medicines and medical devices - Restrictions on operation of pharmacies

42A: Every pharmacy must be under supervision of pharmacist

You could also call this:

"Pharmacies must have a pharmacist in charge at all times."

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You cannot operate a pharmacy unless a pharmacist is in charge. A pharmacist must supervise the pharmacy at all times. This means a pharmacist is responsible for what happens in the pharmacy.

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Part 2Dealings with medicines and medical devices
Restrictions on operation of pharmacies

42AEvery pharmacy must be under supervision of pharmacist

  1. No person may operate any pharmacy that is not for the time being under the immediate supervision and control of a pharmacist.

Compare
  • 1970 No 143 s 41
Notes
  • Section 42A: inserted, on , by section 11 of the Medicines Amendment Act 2003 (2003 No 50).