H2 Prescription requirements & labelling of dispensed medicines

Question 1

what are the 7 prescription requirements?

Answer 1

1) indebile
2) signature of prescriber
3) address of prescriber
4) particulars of prescriber
5) date
6) name & address of patient
7) age of patient under 12

Question 2

What are the 6 things a label needs?

Answer 2

1) name of patient
2) name & address of patient
3) date of dispensing
4) name of med, quantity, form, strength
5) directions for use
6) precautions relating to use e.g. KOOSAROC, use this medicine only on your skin

Question 3

Are faxed prescriptions legally valid?

Answer 3

no

Question 4

Can faxed prescriptions be used for CD schedule 2 & 3?

Answer 4

no

Question 5

Are the requirements of electronic prescription service EPS the same as prescriptions?

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

What must be done to EPS prior?

Answer 6

signed with advance electronic signature

Question 7

When is verbal direction legally permitted?

Answer 7

in emergency situations with additional checks