To date there are still ongoing discussions between the Chamber of Pharmacists, Chamber of Commerce and Government so as to clarify the role of the Qualified Person (Q.P.) for wholesale dealers. This requirement became effective as from 1st August 1999. All wholesale dealers should have by now appointed a pharmacist to take up the responsibilities as outlined in DH circula...

Guideline 1A Authority and Responsibility of the Q.P. The pharmacist appointed as Q.P. shall: 1. Have a clear reporting line to either the licence holder or the Managing Director. 2. Have access to all areas, sites, stores and records, which relate to the licensable activities being carried out. 3. Regularly review and monitor all such areas, sites, etc, or have delegated arr...