CD - Prescription requirement for CD 2 + 3

Question 1

What are the legal requirements for a prescription (NHS AND private) for schedule 2 or 3 CDs?

Answer 1

Patient name + address
- NFA is acceptable

Signature of prescriber
- If signature + named prescriber don’t match, enter actual prescriber (signatory) in CD entry

Prescriber’s address
- Must be within the UK

Date

Name of CD

Form

Strength (if more than 1 strength available)

Dose
- Needs to state number
- Total quantity in words and figures

Question 2

Is the prescription legal if the prescription for a schedule 2 + 3 is signed by another prescriber other than the name prescriber?

Answer 2

Yes – however, address MUST match the prescriber that signed the prescription

Question 3

What are the legal requirements where the CD prescription is written by a dentist?

Answer 3

The words ‘for dental treatment only’

Question 4

What is required for an instalment direction for schedule 2 or 3 CDs?

Answer 4

Amount supplied per instalment
PLUS dose

Interval between each time medicine can be supplied

Question 5

When must the first instalment be dispensed?

Answer 5

w/in 28 days of appropriate date
marked w/ date of each supply

Remainder dispensed in accordance with instructions (even if beyond 28 days)

Question 6

What are the only errors a pharmacist may amend + what needs to be written to show amendment?

Answer 6

Minor typographical errors

Minor spelling mistakes

If quantity is missing in words OR figures

Pharmacist name, date, signature + GPhC no.

Question 7

Can pharmacist correct or add missing dates, incorrect doses, strength or form?

Answer 7

No – need new prescription from prescriber

Cover letter is not valid

Question 8

Can pharmacist IP, nurse IP + SP prescribe cocaine, diamorphine or dipipanone?

Answer 8

Not for treating addiction

Yes, if treating organic disease or injury

Question 9

What are the legal requirements for a private prescription for schedule 2 + 3 CDs?

Answer 9

Standardised form - FP10PCD

Prescriber identification number – not professional registration number

Original script sent to relevant NHS agency

Question 10

When would you not need a standardised form for a private prescription for schedule 2 + 3 CDs?

Answer 10

Veterinary prescription

Hospital private Rx if dispensed in same hospital

Prison services

Question 11

Can other drugs other than schedule 2 + 3 CDs be prescribed on an FP10PCD?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

How long is a copy of the FP10PCD kept in the pharmacy?

Answer 12

2 years