First let me say , I have worked 10-12 hours shifts in my career. I was fortunate to have partners and staff that allowed us to take lunch breaks and dinner breaks away from the counter.

With that said, I think that breaks should be at least 15 minutes long and lunch or dinner breaks should be a minimum 30 minutes away from the pharmacy .  To insure public safety is the duty of the Board of Pharmacy.

It is a proven fact that long hours and reduced help can contribute to errors and cause harm to patients.

I  also feel that if you work a 10 or 12 hour shift having only a 6 hour rest between turn around. It should be at least 8 hours at a minimum