Action | Addressing hours of continuous work by pharmacists |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 10/10/2012 |
I support this proposed change to the Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy in Virginia to establish a limitation on the number of hours a pharmacist can work continuously to 12, and a requirement for breaks during a 12 hour shift. As a retail pharmacist, I work long days ,standing on my feet, without a break. The retail environment allows the ptaient access to the pharmacist 12 to 14 hours a day which does not allow too many opportunities to take an appropriate break. This proposal would allow a pharmacist to reduce fatigue and improve concentration while improving overall work performance.