Law 1 Flashcards
1
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what is a GSL and an example
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- Medicines which can be safely sold without the supervision of a pharmacist
- (e.g. Nizoral Antidandruff Shampoo)
2
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what is a pharmacy-only medicine and an example
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- licensed as general sales medicine but has restricted sales
- (e.g. 30-sachet pack of fybogel)
3
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what is a P medicine and an example
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- Medicines that are sold under the supervision of a pharmacist on the premises of a registered pharmacy
- (e.g. Piriton)
4
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what is a POM and an example
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- Medicines which need written authorisation with the directions of an appropriate prescriber
- (e.g. Allopurinol)
5
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What are the roles of a responsible pharmacist (4)
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- Ensures the safe & effective running of the pharmacy.
- Displays a notice with name and registration number
- Completes a record and is responsible for pharmacy procedures
- Two hours of absence per day allowed but restrictions on procedures to allow absence.
6
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what are POMs supplied in response to (4)
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- A prescription
- A request for an emergency supply by a relevant prescriber or patient
- A signed order
- Against a Patient Group Direction (PGD)
7
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Where can you find the legal category of a drug (3)
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- BNF (British National Formulary)
- EMC (Electronic Medicines Compendium)
- Product packaging
8
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What are the types of NHS prescriptions (5)
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- GP/Hospital - green - FP10NC
- Doctor (GP) - green - FP10SS
- Doctor (GP) instalment medication - blue - FP10MDA
- SP (Nurse) PN, CN - lilac - FP10P
- Dentist - yellow - FP10D
9
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What are the types of private prescriptions
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- GP - Pink - FP10PCDSS
- GP controlled drug - Pink - FP10PCDND
10
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When are emergency supplies at the request of a prescriber given (6)
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- In response to emergency situations.
- At the request of a registered prescriber or an EEA or Swiss healthcare professional.
- Pharmacist satisfied that Rx cannot be produced immediately.
- Prescription to pharmacy within 72 hours
- Medicine supplied as per instructions
- Medicine is not a Controlled Drug.
11
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What are the conditions for an emergency supply at the request of a patient (6)
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- Pharmacist interviews the patient
- There is an immediate need
- Treatment has been prescribed before by a prescriber
- An entry is made in the POM register
- The package must be labelled in a certain way
- Max 30 days treatment except for allowed CDs/other exemptions for treatment lengths
12
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What is a signed order
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An order for supply not intended for a particular patient
13
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when are signed order given (3)
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- Surgery use
- Doctor’s visit bag
- Supply to another pharmacy