This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to support the management of Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3). It requires the ability to implement predetermined pharmacy systems and procedures for supplying, monitoring and maintaining compliant locations and responding to changes in scheduling classifications.

This unit applies to senior pharmacy and dispensary assistants working in community pharmacies. When supporting the management of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines they work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. In this context, they lead and guide other team members.

This unit incorporates the requirement for pharmacy and dispensary assistants to comply with federal, state and territory law and Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines for supplying scheduled Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3). At the time of publication they are not, however, required to hold an occupational licence or to be certified as competent in this unit to supply scheduled medicines.