Guidance on prescribing Flashcards
What is a never event?
Serious and avoidable medical errors for which should be preventative measures.
What is a biological medicine?
Medications made using biological source.
Must be prescribed via brand name and substitution is not appropriate.
What is a biosimilar medication?
Biologic medication that is similar and clinically equivalent to an existing biological medicine authorised in EU. API is similar but not identical.
What is classified as sugar free?
Not containing fructose, glucose or sucrose.
Meds containing mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol.
What side effect has benzyl alcohol been linked to?
fatal toxic syndrome in preterm neonates.
What side effect has polyoxyl castor oils been linked to?
anaphylactoid reactions
What can propylene glycol cause if elimination impaired?
Side effects
Can prescribers from EEA/ swiss prescribe in uk?
Yes- except sch 1,2,3 or drugs without MA.
What is PGD?
Patient group direction -supply licensed meds to a group of people using written direction.
What are 4 legal RX requirements?
1.Patient details- age, address, name, DOB.
2.Date of rx,
3.Prescriber signature
4.Medication - name, strength, quantity, instructions.
What 3 rules for emergency supply at request of patient for it to be dispensed?
Pharmacist should interview patient is is satisfied that there is an immediate need for the medication.
POM has been prescribed previously.
Dose should be appropriate for person to take.
What is the max quantity of phenobarbital prescribed for emergency supply at request of a patient?
5 days worth treatment
What is the max quantity phenobarbital prescribed for emergency supply at request of a patient?
30 days worth
How much oral contraceptive given when emergency supply by patient?
Full cycle
How much insulin, cream or asthma prep given during emergency supply patient?
Smallest pack size