Who is responsible for ensuring that pharmacy staff is properly trained?

The pharmacist-in-charge holds the primary responsibility for ensuring that pharmacy staff is properly trained. This role encompasses overseeing the training of new employees and ensuring that all staff are adequately educated about the pharmacy’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws. The pharmacist-in-charge must verify that employees possess the necessary competencies to perform their duties safely and effectively, which is essential for maintaining patient safety and compliance with regulations.

In this context, each staff member being responsible for their own training would not ensure consistency or compliance with regulatory standards, as it relies on individual initiative rather than a structured training program overseen by a qualified professional. The government may set regulations regarding training standards but does not directly regulate individual training procedures, leaving this responsibility to the pharmacy's management. While pharmacy technicians may assist in training roles, they do not possess the overarching responsibility for the comprehensive training of all staff members, which rests with the pharmacist-in-charge.