Classification Of Medicines Flashcards
1
Q
GSL
A
General Sale Medication
- Self selection
- responsible pharmacist
- can be physically absent
2
Q
P meds
A
Pharmacy medicines
- sold from a registered pharmacy premises by a pharmacist or person acting under supervision
- not available via self selection
- part of OTC
3
Q
POM
A
Prescription Only Medicine
- subject to restriction of needing Rx
- some exceptions to needing Rx e.g. emergency supply
4
Q
Reclassified medicines (POM to P)
A
- Amorolfine nail lacquer
- Anti-malarials
- Chloramphenicol eye drops and ointment
- Emergency contraceptive
- Montelukast 0.05% nasal spray
- Oral-lidocaine containing products for teething children
- Orlistat
- PPIs e.g.
- Sildenafil
- Sumatriptan
- Tamsulosin
- Tranexamic acid