CD prescriptions Flashcards
Schedule 5 CDs are covered by Human Medicines Regulations 2012 so requirements are same as normal prescriptions. True or false?
True
Prescriptions for schedule 2 and 3 drugs must specify dose with a number. True or false?
True
A quantity for schedule 2 and 3 drugs must be specified in words only. True or false?
False - words and figures
Abbreviations for formulation e..g tabs are not allowed. True or false?
False - are allowed
Legal requirement that the quantity of Schedule 2 and 3 drugs does not exceed 30 days’ supply. True or false?
False - not a legal requirements, just a recommendation
If schedule 2 or 3 CD issued by a dentist what extra information needs to be present on prescription?
‘For dental treatment only’
A minor typographical error on the prescription means that the pharmacist cannot supply Schedule 2 or 3 CD and practitioner must write a new one. True or false?
False - pharmacist can supply
If the quantity in both words and figures are missing from a Schedule 2 or 3 prescription, the pharmacist can amend it. True or false?
False - can only amend if ONE of the two are missing, not both
Private prescriptions for schedule 2 and 3 must be on a standardised NHS form. True or false?
True
Private prescriptions for Schedule 2 and 3 CDs must include private prescriber’s ID number. True or false?
True
What is the fate of a private prescription for a schedule 2 or 3 CD?
Sent to NHSBSA
Schedule 2 and 3 CD prescriptions are valid for 6 months. True or false?
False - 28 days
Schedule 4 CD prescriptions are valid for 6 months. True or false?
False - 28 days
What is an FP10MDA prescription?
One for CDs that given in instalments
On an instalment prescription, all instalments for CD must be given before 28 days of appropriate date. True or false?
False - first instalment must be given within 28 days
Repeatable prescriptions are allowed for Schedule 2 and 3 CDs. True or false?
False
Repeatable prescriptions are allowed for Schedule 4 CDs. True or false?
True
Are repeatable prescriptions allowed for Scehdule 5 CDs?
Yes
The first dispensing for a schedule 5 CD has to be within what time frame for a repeatable prescription?
6 months of appropriate date
Date of supply must be marked on schedule 2 and 3 prescriptions after they have been dispensed. True or false?
True
POM book records need to be made for all schedule 2 and 3 CDs. True or false?
False - schedule 2 CDs
Only private prescriptions for schedule 3
A hospital prescription for supply written on a bed chart must comply with prescription requirements. True or false?
True
A hospital prescription for administration on a bed chart must comply with prescription requirements. True or false?
False
