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1
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which prescriptions are valid for 28 days

A

schedule 2,3,4, CD

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2
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which prescriptions are valid for 6 months

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everything except schedule 2,3,4, CD

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3
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labelling requirements

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name of patient
name and address of the supplying pharmacy
date of dispensing
name of medicine
directions for use
precautions relating to the use of the medicine

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4
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validity of owings

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for BOTH NHS and Private
POMs, schedule 5 CDs, P and GSL medicines - 6 months from the appropriate date

schedule 2,3,4, CD - 28 days from the appropriate date

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5
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faxed prescriptions

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not legally valid prescriptions

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6
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signed orders record keeping requirements

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make an entry in the POM register OR retain signed order/invoice for 2 years from the date of supply

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signed order pom entry requirements

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Date the POM was supplied
name, quantity and where it is not apparent, formulation and strength of the POM supplied
name and address, trade , business or profession of the person to whom the medicine was supplied
purpose for which it was sold or supplied

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8
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what needs to be on a signed order?

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legislation does not specify the details that need to be included on a signed order

advisable for details required for a POM register entry to be included

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9
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medicines included in the pregnancy prevention programme

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oral retinoids and sodium valproate

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10
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who can prescribe oral retinoids

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dermatologist, GP with an extended role in dermatology, specialist dermatology nurse

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what must patients agree to as part of PPP

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monthly follow up, pregnancy testing and contraceptive precautions
pregnancy status may need to be confirmed by a further negative test

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12
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prescription validity of oral retinoids

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valid for 7 days - ideally dispensed on the date the rx is written
refer back to prescriber after this time

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13
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max supply quantity of a oral retinoid rx

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30 days supply

a larger quantity can only be prescribed if patient is confirmed by the prescriber as not under the PPP

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14
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valproate is used to treat

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epilepsy, bipolar, preventing migraines

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15
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pharmacists should have conversation with female pmts to confirm

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reviewed by a doctor, aware of the risks and confirm they are on PPP?

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16
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what should a woman taking valproate do if they are planning to get pregnant

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continue treatment and contraception and arrange appoinemtn with prescriber

17
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what should a woman taking valproate do if they have an unplanned pregnancy?

A

continue treatment and arrange to see prescriber urgently

18
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when should a patient be given a card when taking valproate

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every time it is dispensed

19
Q

how frequently should a specialist review be given for its on valproate

A

annually