Law 1 Flashcards

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what is a GSL and an example

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  1. Medicines which can be safely sold without the supervision of a pharmacist
  2. (e.g. Nizoral Antidandruff Shampoo)
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what is a pharmacy-only medicine and an example

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  1. licensed as general sales medicine but has restricted sales
  2. (e.g. 30-sachet pack of fybogel)
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what is a P medicine and an example

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  1. Medicines that are sold under the supervision of a pharmacist on the premises of a registered pharmacy
  2. (e.g. Piriton)
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what is a POM and an example

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  1. Medicines which need written authorisation with the directions of an appropriate prescriber
  2. (e.g. Allopurinol)
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What are the roles of a responsible pharmacist (4)

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  1. Ensures the safe & effective running of the pharmacy.
  2. Displays a notice with name and registration number
  3. Completes a record and is responsible for pharmacy procedures
  4. Two hours of absence per day allowed but restrictions on procedures to allow absence.
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what are POMs supplied in response to (4)

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  1. A prescription
  2. A request for an emergency supply by a relevant prescriber or patient
  3. A signed order
  4. Against a Patient Group Direction (PGD)
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Where can you find the legal category of a drug (3)

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  1. BNF (British National Formulary)
  2. EMC (Electronic Medicines Compendium)
  3. Product packaging
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What are the types of NHS prescriptions (5)

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  1. GP/Hospital - green - FP10NC
  2. Doctor (GP) - green - FP10SS
  3. Doctor (GP) instalment medication - blue - FP10MDA
  4. SP (Nurse) PN, CN - lilac - FP10P
  5. Dentist - yellow - FP10D
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What are the types of private prescriptions

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  1. GP - Pink - FP10PCDSS
  2. GP controlled drug - Pink - FP10PCDND
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When are emergency supplies at the request of a prescriber given (6)

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  1. In response to emergency situations.
  2. At the request of a registered prescriber or an EEA or Swiss healthcare professional.
  3. Pharmacist satisfied that Rx cannot be produced immediately.
  4. Prescription to pharmacy within 72 hours
  5. Medicine supplied as per instructions
  6. Medicine is not a Controlled Drug.
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What are the conditions for an emergency supply at the request of a patient (6)

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  1. Pharmacist interviews the patient
  2. There is an immediate need
  3. Treatment has been prescribed before by a prescriber
  4. An entry is made in the POM register
  5. The package must be labelled in a certain way
  6. Max 30 days treatment except for allowed CDs/other exemptions for treatment lengths
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What is a signed order

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An order for supply not intended for a particular patient

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when are signed order given (3)

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  1. Surgery use
  2. Doctor’s visit bag
  3. Supply to another pharmacy
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