K5. Emergency Supply for Continuity of Care

Question 1

When would an Rph provide an emergency supply?

Answer 1

• in situations where an Rx is not eligible for renewal OR
• an emergency supply is more appropriate.

Question 2

What’s the difference btwn a RENEWAL and EMERGENCY SUPPLY?

describe some situations where an emergency supply might be more appropriate than a renewal.

Answer 2

• renewals are generally performed when teh Rph decides they have enough info to determine that A LONGER SUPPLY may be in the best interest of the pt.
• Emergency supply of Rxs for continuity of care is for EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES -> generally, they’re used to provide SHORT-TERM supplies when a LONGER TERM RENEWAL may not be appropriate.

see notebook for Eg of situations where one might supply emergency rather than a renewal.