Ensure that all medicines are prepared and dispensed accurately, safely and promptly working to an agreed protocol and to all applicable legal requirements. Process patient requests for authorised repeat medication, whether received in writing or verbally, to ensure items are ready for collection within the pre-set time limits and that repeat prescriptions for Home Deliveries are recorded and ready on time. Provide a point of contact for patients with enquiries relating to repeat medication. Ensure that follow-up action is taken if necessary, and thereby provide an efficient service for patients. To collect and record prescription charges and make the appropriate checks for any exempt NHS prescriptions. To dispense private prescriptions and record their payments. To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the practice with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock. To unpack drug orders and put stock away. To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintain a temperature control record/logbook. To store and handle medication to specification required of that drug. To check the backs of prescriptions for signatures and exemption details. To endorse prescriptions when applicable, then count the number of scripts and items for submitting to PPA, along with other members of the dispensary team. To support and implement Practice protocols for maintaining electronic patient information, i.e., input and amending medication details. To follow Practice protocol and legal requirements for controlled drugs. Ensure that the Dispensary is kept neat and tidy to facilitate an effective working environment. To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service. To participate in Patient DRUM reviews Dispensing Review of Use of Medicines. To dispense medication into Monitored Dose Systems when required.