Emergency Supply (7B)

Question 1

What is the criteria for an emergency supply request from a prescriber

Answer 1

• consider case by case

must be:
- emergency
- directions for use
- prescription within 72 hours
- not for 1, 2, 3 CDs except phenobarbital

Question 2

What records must be made for an emergency supply request from prescriber?

Answer 2

entry into POMs register on the day of supply

entry includes:
- date supplied
- name, strength, form
- name and address of prescriber
- date on prescription
- date on which the prescription is recieved

Question 3

What is the criteria for an emergency supply from patient?

Answer 3

• interview patient
• previous treatment of POM
• immediate need
• Not for Sch 1, 2, 3 CDs
• Sch 4, 5 max 5 day supply
• POMs max 30 days

Question 4

What records must be made for an emergency supply request from patient?

Answer 4

• date of supply
• name and address of patient
• name and quantity of medication
• nature of emergency

Question 5

What labelling requirements for emergency supply?

Answer 5

• date of supply
• name and address of pharmacy
• name of patient
• directions for use