Delegation log in Pharmacy file

[Helen Bell]

Hi,

We keep delegation logs in the pharmacy file, but the main issue we have is if they are update for some reason, eg someone being removed due to not having curent GCP training, we are not automatically informed. We are there fore in the process of setting up a system where by we check with the Research nurse for a particular study to see if our delegation log is current.

When we write dispensing proceduers we always state to check the delegation log to ensure the prescriber is on the log, this means that when there are changes we don't have to re-write the dispensing procedure - only up date the log. We still need to be informed of any changes - which doesn't always happen.

We only found out about the above scenario when reading minutes of a meeting, but once we have the new system in place that should avoid that happening in the future.

Hope this helps.

[ilyas ali]

If we keep an electronic spreadsheet how would dispensary team know regarding prescriber. Even I have seen commercial sponsors are happy if we don't keep delegation log in the pharmacy file but some non-commercial sponsor said it must be kept in pharmacy file.

[CRA]

Even I have seen commercial sponsors are happy if we don't keep delegation log in the pharmacy file but some non-commercial sponsor said it must be kept in pharmacy file.

If a copy of the delegation log is not kept in pharmacy how do the pharmacy procedures show that it has been appropriately prescribed? In my experience this is often done by a check in pharmacy against the delegation log however there are other ways of doing this. I have seen situations where the check is done by the Research Nurse in the clinic and the prescription counter-signed for this purpose. The pharmacy process is to check for this counter-signature. I don't think it is a requirement that a copy of the delegation log is kept in pharmacy if you can demonstrate that there is a process to ensure appropriate prescribing by those that are delegated to do this. If you have a robust process in place you should discuss this with your CRA/Sponsor as an alternative. I would be interested to know what your process is if you do not keep a copy of the log in pharmacy.