sale and supply 2

which is/are incorrect about requirements for a prescription?

how long are prescriptions valid for? (from the appropriate date)

The appropriate date- For NHS scripts this is either the date on which the prescription was signed or a date indicated by the appropriate practitioner as the date before which it should not be dispensed, whichever is later. For private prescriptions, this will always be the date on which it was signed

Age of the patient is not a legal requirement on a prescription as long as they are over 12

which is not a prescription requiremnt

NHS prescriptions and Private prescriptions can be repeatable prescriptions

what happens if the number of repeats on a repeatable prescription is not stated?

The only exception to repeatable prescriptions is a prescription for an oral contraceptive, can be dispensed [blank_start]six[blank_end] times (i.e. repeated [blank_start]five times[blank_end]) within [blank_start]six months[blank_end] of the appropriate date

POM book entries must include

POM book entries legally need ALL of: a record of the price paid (no VAT), a stamp with the branch stamp, and a reference number

Record should be made on the [blank_start]day[blank_end] of sale or supply or if not practical, on the [blank_start]next day.[blank_end] Prescriptions for [blank_start]oral contraceptives[blank_end] are exempt from record keeping. Prescriptions for [blank_start]Schedule 2 Controlled Drugs[blank_end] are also exempt, only where a separate Controlled Drug register record has been made.

A UK dentist can legally prescribe a ventolin evohaler.

Details of the medicinal product (such as name, strength, form, quantity and dose) are clinical requirements under the terms of service for doctors However, they are not legal requirements for prescriptions for POMs

which is NOT a problem with faxes

In the repeat dispensing service, the pharmacist will ensure; patient is still taking or using the medication / appliances appropriately That the patient is not suffering any side effects No alterations in the medication regimen. No other changes in the patient’s health.

Batch issue forms [blank_start]should[blank_end] be signed. They should say repeat dispensing: XX of YY. Maximum number is equivalent to [blank_start]1 year[blank_end] of prescribing

although not a legal requirement, ‘Keep out of the sight and reach of children’ and ‘Use this medicine only on your skin’ where applicable appears on dispensing labels