General & Private Prescription Requirements Flashcards
1
Q
What are the general legal Rx requirements?
A
- Patient name and address
- DOB/ age (IF under 12 years old)
- Drug details (Name, strength, dose, form, quantity)
- Date
- Signature
- Name, profession, address of prescriber
2
Q
How long is a standard Rx valid for?
A
6 months
3
Q
Are there any record keeping requirements for standard NHS FP10SS Rx?
A
No
4
Q
Are there any record keeping requirements for private Rx’s?
A
Yes, POM register:
- Patient name & address
- Prescriber name & address
- Medicine details (name, strength, dose, form, quantity)
- Supply date
- Rx date
5
Q
Do private Rx need to be written on a standardised form?
A
No - can be written on anything as long as it meets the legal requirements and is legible
6
Q
Can private CD Rx be written on any piece of paper?
A
No - must be written on the standardised FP10CD form
