Following the MHRA’s announcement relating to the proposed change to the legislation of dispensing errors the following statement has been issued:
The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA), Pharmacy Voice, the Independent Pharmacy Federation and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society remain committed to removing the sanction of a criminal prosecution for a human error in dispensing that is not due to recklessness, criminal negligence or wilful neglect. We are therefore working with the DH and the MHRA to bring forward a range of measures that will improve the current situation as rapidly as possible, providing protection to pharmacists, maintaining public confidence and safety, and enabling professional development.