Case 2 Provisionally Registered Pharmacist (PRP) Case 2 Mr. XY, found out from the authority, that firstly, he needs to be employed as a Provisionally Registered Pharmacist if he wants to be registered as a pharmacist in Malaysia. Guiding Questions: 1. What is a Provisionally Registered Pharmacist (PRP)? Provisionally Registered Pharmacist (PRP) is an individual who has completed their pharmacy degree and is undergoing a period of provisional registration and training before becoming fully registered as a pharmacist. 2. What is the tasks Mr. XY needs to do during his PRP employment? Dispensing Medications: Prepare and dispense medications to patients. Patient Counseling: Provide guidance on proper medication use and potential side effects. Medication Review: Identify and address drug-related issues, making recommendations as needed. Pharmacy Operations: Assist with inventory, maintain cleanliness, and ensure compliance. Prescription Verification: Verify prescription accuracy and compliance. Patient Records: Maintain accurate patient and prescription records. OTC Counseling: Offer advice on over-the-counter products. Collaboration: Work with healthcare professionals for patient care. Continuing Education: Engage in ongoing learning and professional development. Supervision: Work under a preceptor's supervision for guidance and mentorship. Examinations: Pass required exams, including Pharmacy Jurisprudence and Pharmacy Law. 3. Why does Mr. XY still need to be trained during his PRP employment even after graduated as Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)? The purpose of PRP training is to provide assurance that the graduates are equipped with sufficient knowledge and skills to achieve the competencies required to practice as a pharmacist on completion of their internship. 4. Describe the place or institution where Mr. XY can do his PRP? Where can he find the list of the institutions for PRP placement? He can do his PRP at Government Hospital, Public Institution, and Government Health Clinic. The list of training premise can be found on the official portal of Ministry of Health Malaysia. The link is https://www.pharmacy.gov.my/v2/en/content/list-training-premisesprovisionally-registered-pharmacist-prp.html. 5. Describe the duration of his PRP employment. The duration of Provisionally Registered Pharmacist (PRP) employment in Malaysia is typically one year. During this one-year PRP period, individuals work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, known as a preceptor, in various pharmacy settings, such as community pharmacies or hospital pharmacies. The goal of this training period is to provide PRPs with practical experience and mentorship to prepare them for independent practice as pharmacists.