Levture 10: Emergancy Supply Of Medicines Flashcards
1
Q
What quantity of emergency supply is allowed at the request of a prescriber?
A
Any quantity
2
Q
How ling is the prescriber allowed to press one a script for an emergency supply?
A
72 hours
3
Q
Are CDs allowed to be prescribed as an emergency by the prescriber?
A
No
4
Q
Is a fax acceptable as the final document for an emergency supply by a prescriber?
A
No
5
Q
How many days of treatment is allowed to be given as an emergency supply requested by a patient?
A
30 days
6
Q
What are the requirements for POM records in the register?
A
- Supply date
- Prescription date
- Medicine details
- Prescriber details
- Patient details
7
Q
What are the requirements for a CPUS?
A
- Patient has to be registered with a Scottish GP practice
- The item has to be previously prescribed
- If it’s impractical to get the prescription in a normal way
- If the patient is non symptomatic
- If the item is a current repeat
