What is the minimum requirement for the number of hours a pharmacy must be open each week?

The minimum requirement for the number of hours a pharmacy must be open each week is 20 hours. This regulation is in place to ensure that pharmacies provide accessible medication services to the community they serve. Maintaining a minimum number of operational hours allows patients and healthcare providers to have reliable access to prescriptions and pharmaceutical care.

While other options suggest higher minimum hours, the regulation specifically designates 20 hours as the threshold. This provision is intended to balance the availability of pharmacy services with the operational capabilities of the pharmacy, recognizing that small pharmacies may not be able to operate as many hours as larger ones while still being able to fulfill their role in patient care.