COVID-19 – Paracetamol Supplies

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society have published guidance for Community Pharmacies on appropriate steps to be taken when packing down Prescription Only Packs of Paracetamol for sale to the public.

The National Pharmacy Association have also provided a step-by-step guide.

The RPS guide follows the following announcement from the Director of Insight, Intelligence & Inspection at the General Pharmaceutical Council:

“Pharmacies may break down larger packs of paracetamol to prepare smaller packs for people, and the public, who need them. The pharmacist and the pharmacy team at the pharmacy’s medicine counter should supply the paracetamol to the member of the public directly, with appropriate labelling and safety information supplied in a clear and understandable way.”

And is fully supported by the RPS President:

“In these extraordinary times, you will find yourself in situations where the usual routine doesn’t work and you need to do things differently. We are totally supportive of you using your professional judgement to help people.”