This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan for and deliver dispensed medications and other pharmacy products to the homes of community pharmacy customers.

This unit applies to pharmacy and dispensary assistants working in community pharmacies. When supplying dispensed medications and other pharmacy products they work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

This unit incorporates the requirement for pharmacy 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.