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What is a POM-V medicine?

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POM that can be prescribed by a vet, and supplied by a vet or pharmacist with a written prescription

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POM-VPS

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POM that can be prescribed and supplied by a vet, pharmacist or suitably qualified person with an oral or written prescription.

A written prescription is only required if the supplier is not the prescriber.

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NFA-VPS

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A category of medicines for non-food animals - a written prescriptions is not required.

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AVM-GSL

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An authorised veterinary medicine that is available on general sale.

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Exempt medicines under schedule 6 of the veterinary medicines regulations - exemptions for small pet animals (SAES)

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Unlicensed veterinary medicine that does not require a marketing authorisation because is meets criteria laid out in section 6 of the VMR - exemptions for small per animals.

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Unauthorised veterinary medicines

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Unlicensed medicines that does not have a marketing authorisation and is not eligible for exemptions through the SAES. Can only be prescribed by a vet under the cascade - this included any human medicine used for animals.

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What information must be on a prescription for POM-V, POM-VPA and medicines supplied under the veterinary cascade?

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  1. Name, address, telephone number, qualification and signature of prescriber.
  2. If CDs have been prescribed, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) registration number of the prescriber.
  3. Name and address of the owner
  4. Identification and species of the animal (and address if different from the owners)
  5. Date - valid for 6 months or 28 days if CD (or shorter if indicated by the prescriber). Repeat prescriptions must be repeated within this time too.
  6. Name, quantity, dose and instructions of medicines. ‘As directed’ is NOT acceptable.
  7. Warnings and relevant withdrawal period (e.g. time that must elapse between when an animal receives a medicine and when it can be used for food)
  8. ‘Prescribed under the cascade’.
  9. If CD’s have been prescribed: ‘this item has been prescribed for an animal or herd under the care of the veterinarian.’ Usual CD requirements also apply.
  10. Number of time the prescription can be repeated if repeatable.
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Are standardised forms required for veterinary prescriptions?

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No, not for CDs either.

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How long should veterinary prescriptions retained?

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5 years

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Do you submit veterinary prescriptions to the relevant NHS agency?

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No

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As good practice - what is the maximum days of a CD that should be supplied on a veterinary prescription?

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28 - unless longterm e.g. epilepsy meds in dogs

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Can medicines be supplied under veterinary cascade if a licensed animal medicine is available?

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No

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13
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What is the veterinary cascade?

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  1. Supply a licensed veterinary medicines.

IF THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE

  1. An exicisting licensed veterinary medicine for another species or condition can be used

IF THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE

  1. A licensed human medicine or EU-licensed veterinary medicine can be prescribed

ONLY WHEN ALL THE ABOVE NOT POSSIBLE

  1. Extempt or special can be considered
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Can an animal owner purchase OTC human meds if advised by a vet?

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No - supply of all unauthorised veterinary medicines must take place under the cascade.

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What must pharmacists who supply NFA-VPS and POM-VPS do?

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  1. Advise how to use the product safety
  2. Advise on any applicable warnings and contraindications on the packaging or label
  3. Be satisfied that the recipient intends to use the medicine correctly and is competent to do so
  4. Prescribe or supply the minimum quantity required for treatment.
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Does a pharmacist need to be physically present for the supply of POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS?

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Yes - unless the transaction has been individually authorised in advance and the person handing out the medicine is judged to be competent.

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What is required on the label / packaging of a veterinary medicine?

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  1. Name of the prescriber
  2. Name and address of animal owner
  3. Name and address of the pharmacy
  4. Identification and species of the animal
  5. Date of supply
  6. Expiry date of the product
  7. Name or description of product or its active ingredients and quantity
  8. Directions
  9. Special storage instructions
  10. Warnings
  11. Applicable withdrawal period
  12. ‘For animal treatment only.’
  13. ‘Keep out of reach of children’.

RPS recommended KOOSAROC instead.

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Is a label required for a veterinary medicine is not prescribed under the cascade?

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No - however RPS advises to generate a label, particularly for individual animals (pets).s

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Records of receipt and supply should be kept for which veterinary medicine categories?

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POM-V and POM-VPS

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What should the records for POM-V and POM-VPS medicines contain?

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  1. Name of medicine
  2. Date of receipt or supply
  3. Batch number
  4. Quantity
  5. Name and address of supplier or recipient
  6. If there is a written prescription, name and address of the prescriber. Keep a copy of the prescription.
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What POM-V / POM-VPS records should be kept?

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Pharmacists can either keep the documents that show the required information, or can record in private prescription book.

Records can be kept electronically

Kept for 5 years

Pharmacies must undertake an annual audit

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22
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Can you wholesale veterinary medicines?

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Only the manufacturer or a holder of a wholesale dealer’s authorisation (WDA) may supply authorised retailers with veterinary medicines.

An authorised retailer may supply to another authorised retailer to relieve a temporary shortage, without a WDA. .

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What criteria do pharmacies need to meet to supply medicines to other HCP / pharmacies with a WDA?

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  1. Takes place on an occasional basis
  2. The quantity of medicines supplied is small
  3. The supply is made ono a not for profit basis
  4. The supply is not for onward wholesale distribution
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What do you need to trade medicines?

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  1. Wholesale dealers license (WDA)
  2. Good distribution practice (GDP) standards
  3. Have a suitably experienced ‘responsible person’ named on a license
  4. Medicines can only be supplied to other wholesale dealers, pharmacists or persons authorised to supply medicines to the public.

These restrictions do not apply to the exchange
of stock between pharmacies that are part of the same legal entity, although where a legal entity holds a WDA(H) as one (or more) of its pharmacies is involved in the commercial trade of medicines, the supplying pharmacy must also be named on the WDA(H) if the stock supplied is for the purposes of wholesale.

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25
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What license do you need to wholesale deal controlled drugs?

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WDA

Home Office CD license (Sch 2-5).

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26
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Who can be supplied with medicinal products?

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Doctors 
Dentists 
Registered pharmacies 
Hospitals, clinics and independant medical agencies 
Midwives 
Chiropodists / podiatrists 
Optometrists 
Paramedics 
Owner or master of a ship 
First aid organisations 
Certified first aiders 
Working for the national lifeboat organisations 
Occupational health schemes 
Drugs treatments services 
NHS Trusts
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27
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What are the record keeping requirements for signed orders?

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When a POM is supplied, an entry need to be made in the POM register OR the signed order/invoice needs to be retained for 2 years from the date of supply. Good practice to always enter in register.

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What must be included in an entry in the POM register for a signed order?

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  1. Date the POM was supplied
  2. Name, quantity and, where it is not apparent, formulation and strength of the POM
  3. Name and address, trade, business or profession of the person to whom the medicine was supplied
  4. Purpose for which it was sold or supplied
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29
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What is the falsified medicines directive (FMD)?

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  1. New secutiry features on individual packs - anti-tampering device.
  2. Electronic scanning authentication process to be undertaken at the point of dispensing/supply

Aim to ensure medicines in the UK are safe, and reduces the risk fake medicines entering the supply chain.

Applies to POMs for human use and NHS/private supplies.

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What is a PGD?

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Patient group direction.
Allows the supply and/or administration of medicines, by named, authorised healthcare professionals, to a well-defined group of patients requiring treatment for a specific condition.

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Can pharmacists supply / administer diamorphine or morphine under a PGD for the immediate, necessary treatment of a sick or injured person?

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Yes

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Can you supply an emergency supply for veterinary medicines?

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No

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For emergency supply at the request of a prescriber, who does ‘relevant prescriber’ include?

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Doctor
Dentist
Supplementary prescriber 
Nurse / pharmacist / podiatrist / therapeutic radiographer / optometrist / paramedic independant prescriber 
Community practitioner nurse 
EEA or Swiss HCP

HCP from outside the EEU or Switzerland are NOT recognised as ‘relevant prescribers’.

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34
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What are the conditions for an emergency supply at the request of a prescriber?

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Relevant prescriber
Emergency
Prescription within 72 hours
Directions
Not for CDs - except phenobarbital for epilepsy
Record kept (in day of supply or following day)
Usual labelling requirements

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What needs to be recorded in the POM register for an emergency supply at the request of a prescriber?

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  1. Date supplied
  2. Name and quantity of medicine
  3. Name and address of prescriber
  4. Name and address of patient
  5. Date on the prescription (can be added retrospectively)
  6. Date which the prescription is received.
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What are the conditions for an emergency supply at the request of a patient?

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Interview 
Immediate need 
Previous treatment 
Dose - satisfied you know 
Not for CDs 2 and 3 - except phenobarbital for epilepsy 
Length of treatment - 5 days for CD 4/5/phenobarb, or 30 days for other POMs (or smallest pack size when cannot be broken down or full course of abx. 
Records kept in POM register 
'Emergency supply' on label
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What records must be kept for emergency supplies at the request of the patient?

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  1. Date supplied
  2. Name and quantity of medicine
  3. Name and address of patient
  4. Nature of emergency.
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What is the maximum number of days CD you can supply for an emergency supply at the request of a patient?

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5

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39
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What is the maximum number of days of a POM you can supply at the request of a patient?

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30

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40
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What can you not give on an emergency supply ?

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Sch 1, 2 and 3 (except phenobarbital)

Ammonium bromide 
Calcium bromide 
Potassium bromide
Sodium bromide  
Calcium bromidolactobionate 
Embutramide 
Fencamdamin hydrochlodire 
Fluanisone 
Fexobarbitone 
Hydrobromic acid 
Meclofenoxate 
Methohexitone 
Permoline 
Piracetam
Prolintane 
Styrchnine 
Tacrine 
Thiopentone

Unlicensed medicines

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41
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What exemptions apply to emergency supplies during a pandemic?

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No interview required with patient

Medicines can be collected from designated collection points - does not have to be a pharmacy and requires no supervision of a pharmacist.

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42
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Optometrist or podiatrist signed order - what are the rules?

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POMs can be supplied in accordance with a signed patient order.
The medicine must be one which can be legally sold or supplied by the optometrist (rather than one they can only administer).
Optometrists who have undertaken additional training and are accredited by the GOC can issue signed orders for an extended range of medicines.
Prescriptions requirements do not apply
Entry into POR required
Labelling requirements apply

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43
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Who can provide a signed order for salbutamol inhalers for a school?

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Written order signed by principal or head teacher

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44
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What information should be on a signed order for salbutamol for a school?

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  1. Name of school
  2. Purpose of product
  3. Total quantity of product
  4. Signed by head teacher

Ideally but not required: appropriately headed paper

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45
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How many inhalers can a school obtain?

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Small quantities - dependant on many factors

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46
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What records need to be kept when salbutamol is supplied to schools?

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Signed order kept for 2 years OR entry in POR.

POR entry must include:

  • Date supplied
  • Name, quantity, form and strength
  • Name and address, trade, business or profession of the person whom the medicine was supplied to
  • Purpose for which it was sold / supplied
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47
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What other information could the pharmacy be asked to provide when supplying salbutamol to schools?

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  • How to use the inhaler

- Advise on the most appropriate spacer device for different age groups

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48
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Where can you obtain information on a school, including details of the head teacher?

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No centralised database

Possible sources:

  • Ofsted reports
  • Schools website
  • Department for education’s register or educational establishments
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What other information could pharmacists be asked for when supplying epipens to schools?

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  • Administration instructions
  • General advice e.g. storage, disposal, expired stock
  • Advise schools on the important of keeping a record of spare AAIs held and their expiry dates, to ensure they are replaced appropriately.
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50
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What brand adrenaline should you supply to schools?

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DoH advises schools stock a single brand to avoid confusion - but discretion of brand depends on the school.

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What drug can be supplied in lawful drug treatment services from a wholesaler to the patient, without a prescription, PGD or PSD?

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Naloxone

Nasal naloxone

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What is a lawful drug treatment service?

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Persons engaged in the provision of drug treatment services, provided by, on behalf of, or under arrangements made by:

  • An NHS body
  • A local authority
  • PHE
  • Public health agency

This extends to commissioned services providing needle and syringe programmes.

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53
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Who can administer naloxone for the purpose of saving a life?

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Anyone

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54
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Does a pharmacist need to be present to supply naloxone in a local take home scheme?

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No - can be provided by appropriately trained staff.

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What should you consider before supplying a self-prescribed prescription?

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  • Considered poor practice
  • Professional judgement of prescriber may be impaired
  • May not be possible for prescriber to conduct a proper clinical assessment
  • GMC advises doctors should avoid prescribing for themselves or close family/friends
  • Nurses and pharmacists should not prescribe for themselves
  • If there a local policy advising?
  • Potential for abuse
  • CDs may prompt referral to local CD accountable officer
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What is the risk of using oral retinoids in pregnancy?

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e.g. isotretinon, alitretinoin, acitretin.

High risk of causing severe foetal malformations and increase the risk of spontaneous abortion.

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57
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Suppling oral retinoids - what special distribution control are in place for females at risk of pregnancy?

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Prescription is only valid for 7 days
Maximum 30 days supply - can only supply more than 30 days if confirm with the prescriber that the patient is not pregnant.

Do not accept repeat prescriptions

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What should pharmacists do when supplying sodium valproate?

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  • Consultation with patient: are then on PPP and aware of risks?
  • Advise patients planning pregnancy to schedule an appointment with the prescriber to review treatment.
  • If unplanned pregnancy, advise NOT to stop taking medicine and arrange urgent appointment with prescriber
  • Report any adverse effects via yellow card scheme.
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What is a biologic?

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Medicine made from natural sources, which may be human, animal or microorganism.

Examples: vaccines, blood products, DNA, human cells etc.

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What is a biosimilar?

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Biological medicine similar to an already licensed biologic medicine in terms of: quality, safety and efficacy.

Can only be marketed after the patent protecting the originator product have expired.

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Why is a biosimilar not a generic?

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Due to complex structure and greater size, inherent heterogeneity resulting from production methods.

Not possible to characterise a biologic to the same extent as a small molecule drug.

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Should you switch between biologics/biosimilars?

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Decision must be made by the prescriber.

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63
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Should biosimilars be prescribed by brand name?

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Yes - recommended by MHRA

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64
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What additional details should be recorded when reporting a suspected ADR to a biological medicine?

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Brand name

Batch number

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65
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Where can you check the registration of vets?

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Royal college of veterinary surgeons

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66
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Where can you check the registration of paramedics, chiropodists, podiatrists, physiotherapists, optometrists, dieticians, orthoptists and radiographers?

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Health and Care

Professions Council

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67
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What should you do when you become aware of a dispensing error?

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  1. Take steps to let the patient know promptly
  2. Make things right (may involve contacting the prescriber)
  3. Offer an apology
  4. Let colleagues involved in the error know
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When can the defence to the section 64 ‘dispensing error’ offence be used?

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When the dispensing error has been:

  • Dispensed in a registered pharmacy
  • Dispensed by of under the supervision of a registered pharmacist
  • Supplied against a prescription, PGD or direction from a prescribed
  • Promptly notified to the patient
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What does ‘use by’ and ‘use before mean’?

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Should be used before month stated.

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What does expiry date mean?

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Product should not be used after end of the month stated.

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71
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Where should waste medicines be stored?

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Secure waste containers in designated area, preferable away from medicines fit for use

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Should you de-blister tablets when disposing?

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No. Blister strips can be removed from inert outer packaging, but tabs and caps not de-blistered.

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73
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How should liquid medicines be disposed of?

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The whole bottle (including empty bottles containing residue) should be placed in the pharmaceutical waste container.

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74
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What does the responsible pharmacist need to do?

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Secure the safe and effective running of the pharmacy
Display a notice
Complete the pharmacy record
Establish, maintain and review pharmacy procedures

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75
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What does the RP notice need to include?

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Name
GPHC number
The fact that the responsible pharmacist is in charge of the pharmacy at the time

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76
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How may the pharmacy record be kept?

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In writing
Electronically
Both

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77
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What are the principals of the pharmacy record?

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It should show who was the responsible pharmacist was at any given date and time
The record should be made by the responsible pharmacist - an entry can be made remotely
Any amendments must show when and who by
Electronic records should be backed up and the record should be kept on the premises, available for GPHC inspection if required.

78
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What details must be recorded in the pharmacy record?

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  1. RP’s name
  2. GPHC number
  3. Date and time pharmacist became RP
  4. Date and time pharmacist stopped being RP
  5. If you are absent:
    - Date of absence
    - Time left + returned
79
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How long should the pharmacy record be kept?

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5 years

80
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Where should the pharmacy record be kept?

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On the premises it relates to

81
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How often should pharmacy procedures be reviewed?

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Every 2 years, or following an incident which may indicate that the pharmacy may not be running safely and effectively.

82
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How should the pharmacy procedure be stored?

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In writing
Electronically
Or both

83
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How long can the RP be absent for in 24 hours?

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2 hours

84
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If there is more than one RP for a pharmacy in 24 hours, what is the total time they can be absent?

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2 hours

85
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What arrangements must be in place if the RP is absent?

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  • Only allowed to be absent if the pharmacy can continue to run safely and effectively
  • They must remain contactable and be able to return with reasonably promptness
  • Another pharmacist must be contactable and available if not possible for the RP (does not have to be the RP)
86
Q

Can you sell P meds when the pharmacist is absent?

A

No

87
Q

Can you hand out POMs when the RP is absent?

A

No

88
Q

Can you wholesale meds when the RP is absent?

A

No

89
Q

Can you supply meds under a PGD if the RP is absent?

A

No

90
Q

Can you dispense medicines when the RP is not present?

A

Yes

RP must be logged for the day

91
Q

Can you accuracy check without a RP present?

A

Yes

RP must be logged for the day

92
Q

Can you perform a professional check of a prescription when the RP is absent?

A

No

93
Q

Can you sell GSL medicines when the RP is absent?

A

Yes - by suitable trained staff under the operating procedure

RP must be logged for the day

94
Q

Can you process waste stock medicines or patient returns (including CDs) when the RP is absent?

A

Yes

RP must be logged for the day

95
Q

What tasks can be done in a pharmacy with no RP responsible / signed in?

A

Ordering stock from wholesalers
Receiving stock from wholesales (excluding CDs)
Putting stock on shelves
Date checking
Stocking the pharmacy with consumables
Cleaning
Responding to enquiries
Accessing the PMR
Receiving prescriptions from EPS or by collecting from a surgery
Processing of prescriptions that have been dispensed (e.g. counting)
Delivery person conveying medicines to a patient
Receiving patient returns (excluding CDs)

96
Q

When is it appropriate to disclose confidential information?

A
  • When consent is provided
  • When you have to disclose by law
  • In the public interest
  • Vital interest of a person receiving treatment o care e.g. a person needs urgent medical attention.
97
Q

When disclosing confidential information, what records should be kept?

A
  • Who the request came from
  • Whether consent was obtained or reason for not
  • Whether consent was given or refused
  • How it was ensured disclosure was made securely
  • The lawful authority or provision was under which the request or disclosure was made.
  • Retain a copy of the disclosure made
98
Q

When might pharmacy professionals have to disclose information by law?

A
  • Police or other enforcement prosecuting or regulatory authority
  • Health regulator e.g. GPHC, GMC
  • NHS counter-fraud investigation officer
  • A coroner, procurator fiscal, judge or relevant court

You must be satisfied these professionals have legitimate reason. You can get advice from a relevant body, union, professional body, ICO, independent legal advisor etc.

99
Q

How to raise a concern

A
  1. Find out the organisations policy
  2. Report without delay
  3. Report to immediate supervisor
  4. Report to another suitable person in authority or and outside body
  5. Keep a record
  6. Maintain confidentiality
100
Q

What to do when a dispensing error occurs

A

Establish if the patient has taken any of the incorrect medicines - if they have, inform their GP.
Ask to inspect the incorrect medicine
Apologise
Never try to minimise the seriousness
Make a supply of the correct medicine, even CDs
Establish patient expectations
Provide details of how to complain to an ‘official body’
Try to establish what went wrong
Follow company procedures
Record, review and learn
Notify pharmacist on duty at the time
Inform professional indemnity insurance provider
Carry out a root-cause analysis

101
Q

What are the 4 principals of medicines optimisation?

A
  1. Aim to understand the patients experience
  2. Evidence-based choice of medicines
  3. Ensure medicines use is as safe as possible
  4. Make medicines optimisation a part of routine practice
102
Q

What is a just culture?

A

Open, reporting, learning
Safety and quality: balanced accountability and learning
Fair
Improved patient experience

103
Q

What records do you need to submit for revalidation?

A

4 x CDP records (at least 2 planned)
Peer discussion
Reflective account

104
Q

What is a GSL medicine?

A

Can be sold in pharmacies and other retail outlets that can ‘close so as to exclude the public’.

Can only be sold in pharmacies when RP has assumed role, however pharmacist can be absent.

105
Q

What are P medicines?

A

May be sold in pharmacies under supervision of RP.

Self-selection is prohibited

106
Q

What is a POM?

A

Needs a written prescription written by an appropriate prescriber

(not outside EEA or Switzerland)

107
Q

Can you sell pseudoephedrine and ephedrine products at the same time OTC?

A

No

108
Q

What is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine you can supply without a prescription?

A

720mg

109
Q

What is the maximum amount of ephedrine you can supply without a prescription?

A

180mg

110
Q

What are signs of pseudoephedrine/ephedrine missuse?

A 
Lack of cold symptoms 
Rehearsed answers 
Impatient or aggressive 
Opportunistic (waiting for busy periods)
Specific products 
Also purchasing lithium batteries of acetone 
Requests large quantities 
Makes frequent requests
111
Q

Where can you report a concern regarding missue?

A

Local GPHC inspector
Local controlled drugs liaison police officer
Accountable officer

112
Q

Which drugs are licensed for EHC OTC?

A

Levonorgestrel 1500 micrograms

Ulipristal acetate 30mg

113
Q

What age is levonorgestrel licensed for?

A

16 or over

114
Q

How long is levonorgestrel licensed for EHC?

A

72 hours

115
Q

How long is ulipristal acetate licensed for EHC?

A

120 hours (5 days)

116
Q

What is the age licensing for ulipristal acetate?

A

None - for all females of child bearing potential

117
Q

Can you provide an advanced supply of EHC?

A

Yes - prior to unprotected sexual intercourse of failure of contraceptive methods. Patient should be assessed to ensure they are competent to use the medicine appropriately, and that it is clinically appropriate.

118
Q

What is the legal age for consent to sexual activity?

A

13

119
Q

How many paracetamol can be sold OTC?

A

100 non-effervescent tablets

No legal limits of liquids, effervescent etc. but use professional judgement.

120
Q

How many aspirin can be sold OTC?

A

100 non-effervescent tablets

No legal limits on effervescent but use professional judgement.

121
Q

What indications can codeine or dihydrocodeine be sold OTC?

A

Short term treatment, of acute, moderate pain that is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone.

Not for colds, flu, minor pain etc.

122
Q

What is the maximum pack size of codeine OTC?

A

32 - anything more is POM

Selling more than one pack would undermine restriction.

123
Q

What warnings need to be in a clear, prominent position on the front of OTC packs of codeine and dihydrocodeine?

A

‘Can cause addiction. For three days use only’

124
Q

What must be stated on the PIL and packaging of OTC codeine or dihydrocodeine?

A

Indication
Medicine can cause addiction or headache if used continuously for more than 3 days.

The PIL must also contain warning signs of addiction.

125
Q

What needs to be present for a prescription to be legal?

A
  1. Signature of prescriber - in ink. An advanced electronic signature can be used to authorise an electronic prescription.
  2. Address of prescriber
  3. Date
  4. Particulars of prescriber
  5. Name of patient
  6. Address of patient
  7. Age IF under 12
126
Q

How long is an NHS prescription valid for?

A

6 months from date signed or date or a date indicated by the prescriber before which it should not be dispensed.

127
Q

How long is a private prescription valid for?

A

Always from the date signed

6 months or 28 days if a CD

128
Q

Is computer generated or typed classed as indelible ink?

A

Yes

129
Q

What prescription requirements apply to private prescriptions?

A

Same as for NHS.

  1. Signature of prescriber - in ink. An advanced electronic signature can be used to authorise an electronic prescription.
  2. Address of prescriber
  3. Date
  4. Particulars of prescriber
  5. Name of patient
  6. Address of patient
  7. Age IF under 12
130
Q

It is permissible to issue carbon copies of NHS prescriptions?

A

Yes - as long as they are signed in ink.

131
Q

Do prescriptions have to be written in english?

A

Not legally - but keep best interest and safety in mind

132
Q

Can prescriptions be presented from the crown dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man (not UK))?

A

Yes

Note CDs prescriptions must be from a prescriber addressed within the UK.

133
Q

How many times can a repeat prescription be repeated if not stated by the prescriber?

A

Once (so dispensed twice)

Unless for an oral contraceptive, can be repeated 5 times (dispensed 6 times).

134
Q

Can CD prescriptions be repeatable?

A

Not Sch 2 and 3

Yes Sch 4 and 5

135
Q

Is there a legal time limit when a repeat prescription can be dispensed?

A

The first dispensing must be within 6 months - but then no limit.

If for a Sch 4, first dispensing must be within 28 days, but then no limit.

136
Q

Can NHS FP10s, WP10s and GP10s be used as repeat prescriptions?

A

No

137
Q

Is a repeat slip a prescription?

A

No - just a list of medications a patient can reorder

138
Q

What is the NHS repeat dispensing services?

A

A prescriber can authorise a prescription with a specific number of ‘batch’ issued that may be dispensed at specific intervals from a pharmacy.

139
Q

How long is an owing valid for?

A

Until the date of expiry of the prescription

140
Q

How long should private prescriptions be retained for?

A

2 years from the date of sale or supply

For repeatable prescriptions - 2 years from the last supply.

141
Q

How long should private prescriptions for CDs be retained?

A

N/A - should be sent to relevant NHS agency

142
Q

What information should be completed in the POR for private prescriptions?

A 
Supply date 
Prescription date 
Medicine details 
Name and address of prescriber 
Name and address of patient
143
Q

When should an entry be made into the POR for a private prescription?

A

On the day of the supply or next day

144
Q

Which medicines on a private prescription are exempt from an entry into the POR?

A 
Oral contraceptives 
CD 2s (as separate register is kept)
145
Q

How long should the POR be retained?

A

2 years from the date of last entry

146
Q

Is a faxed prescription a legal prescription?

A

No

147
Q

What are the additional prescription requirements if the prescription is from EEA or Switzerland?

A

Patients DOB
Prescribers direct contact details including email and telephone/fax no.
Details of medicine

Patients address not necessary

148
Q

Can Sch 1, 2 and 3 CDs be prescribed by an EEA prescription?

A

No

149
Q

Can unlicensed medicines be prescribed by an EEA prescriber?

A

No

150
Q

Can you supply a prescription without confirming identity of prescriber?

A

Yes if in best interest of patient - use professional judgement

151
Q

Can EEA and Swiss prescribers request emergency supplies?

A

Yes - but not CDs (including phenobarb).

Same emergency supply requirements apply.

152
Q

What prescription forms are military prescriptions written on?

A

FMed 296
Should usually be send to contracted pharmacy.
Should be treated as private prescription if non-contracted pharmacy.
CD cannot be on this form
Very unusual to see hand written - usually typed.

153
Q

What form should CD prescriptions be written on?

A

FP10PCD

Pink form

154
Q

What legally needs to be on a dispensing label?

A 
Name of patient
Name and address of supplying pharmacy 
Date of dispensing 
Name of the medicine 
Directions for use 
Precautions relating to use of the medicine
155
Q

What does the RPS recommend be on a dispensing label, but not legally required?

A

KOOSAROC

Use this medicine only on your skin (where applicable)

156
Q

Does the NPSA recommend labelling the outer container or actual container (e.g. tube, inhaler etc)?

A

Actual container as outer packaging can be discarded

157
Q

Can labels be optimised / adjusted without contacting the prescriber?

A

Yes

158
Q

What must medicines be labelled with if broken down from bulk containers for dispensing?

A 
Name of medicine 
Quantity 
Quantitative particulars (ingredients) 
Handling and storage requirements where appropriate 
Expiry date 
Batch number

Usual labelling requirements apply when dispensing.

159
Q

What is a PSD?

A

Patient specific direction

Allows meds to be suppled without a prescription e.g. on drug charts in hospital.

160
Q

What are accountable officers?

A

Responsible for supervising and manging the use of CDs in their organisation or setting.

161
Q

What are CD schedules?

A 
Sch 1 (CD Lic POM)
Sch 2 (CD POM)
Sch 3 (CD No reg POM)
Sch 4 (CD Benz POM and anab POM)
Sch 5 (CD inv P and inv POM)
162
Q

Which CDs to the CD prescription requirements apply to?

A

Sch 2 and 3

163
Q

Which CD schedules have a prescription expiry of 28 days?

A

2, 3, 4 (not 5)

164
Q

Which CD schedules require the address of the prescriber to be within the UK?

A

2 and 3

165
Q

Which CD schedule prescriptions cannot be repeated?

A

2 and 3

166
Q

Which CD schedules can you issue and emergency supply?

A

Phenobarb (sch 3), 4 and 5

167
Q

For which Sch CDs is a requisition necassary, which needs to be marked by the supplier?

A

1, 2 and 3

168
Q

Which Sch CDs require a license for import or export?

A

2, 3, 4,

169
Q

What mechanisms apply for the lawful possession of CDs?

A
  • Home office license
  • Home office group license
  • Legislation: class of person (e.g. postal operator)
  • Legistlation: class of drug
  • Patients
170
Q

Can a pharmacist possess Sch 1 drugs?

A

ONLY when:

  • Possession is taken for the purpose of destruction
  • For the purpose of handing over to a police officer

Personal confidentiality should be maintained from police if quantity is small and only suggests personal use.

171
Q

Can Sch 1 CDs be prescribed?

A

Only under a home office license

172
Q

Who can prescribe Sch 2, 3, 4 ?

A
  • Doctor, dentist, pharmacist or nurse independent prescriber
  • Supplementary prescriber
  • A person acting in accordance with the directions of a prescriber entitled to prescribe CDs
173
Q

Is a personal license required for a person travelling with CDs?

A

Not if the person is carrying less than 3 months supply - however it is advised a cover letter signed by the prescriber is obtained confirming:

  • Name of patient
  • Travel plans
  • Name of the prescribed CD
  • Total quantities and dose

Patient should also check with embassies of the country they will be travelling to / through.

174
Q

What are the legal requirements for a controlled drug requisition?

A
  1. Signature of the recipient
  2. Name of the recipient
  3. Address of the recipient
  4. Profession or occupation
  5. Total quantity of the drug
  6. Purpose of the requisition
175
Q

Is a CD requisition required when it is a ward requesting within the same legal entity?

A

No

176
Q

Is a CD requisition required when is it a request from a hospital, community, health provider (e.g. GP) or vet?

A

Yes - must be on approved form.

Unless the request is from a hospice or prison - this requires specific processes.

177
Q

Are CD supplies made against a faxed or photocopied requisition acceptable?

A

No

178
Q

In an emergency, can a doctor or dentist be supplied with a Sch 2 or 3 CD on the undertaking that a requisition will be supplied within 24 hours?

A

Yes - failure to do so would be an offence on part of the doctor or dentist.

179
Q

What is required when CD stock is collected by a messenger, on behalf of a purchaser?

A

A written authorisation that empowers the messenger to receive the medicines. This must be retained for 2 years.

180
Q

Can a pharmacist requisition Sch 1 CDs?

A

NO.

A licence is required for any HCP to possess Sch 1 CDs.

181
Q

What needs to legally be done when a requisition for a Sch 1, 2, or 3 CD is recieved?

A

Mark indelibly with the suppliers name and address.
If a stamp is used this must be clear and legible.

Send the original requisition to the relevant NHS agency.

It is good practice to retain a copy of the requisition for 2 years.

182
Q

When do the processing requirements for CD requisitions not apply?

A
  • When supply is made by a person responsible for the dispensing and supply of medicines at a hospital, care home, hospice, prison or organisation providing ambulance services. They must mark and retain the requisition for 2 years (do not need to send to relevant NHS body).
  • When supply is made by pharmaceutical manufacturers or wholesalers
  • When supply is made against a veterinary requisition (the original should be retained for 5 years).
183
Q

Which 3 drugs may a midwife use a supply order to obtain?

A

Diamorphine
Morphine
Pethidine

184
Q

What information must a midwife supply order contain?

A

Name of the midwife
Occupation of the midwife
Name of the person whom the CD is to be administered or supplied
Purpose for which the CD is required
Total quantity
Signature of an appropriate medical officer - a doctor authorised (in writing) by the local supervising authority of the person appointed by the supervising authority to exercise supervision over midwives within the area.

185
Q

What schedule are cannabis based medicinal products? (Medicinal being important word)

A

2 - all usual CD rules apply

Cannabis products (containing THC) not for medicinal use are Sch 1.

186
Q

What are unlicensed cannabidiol products?

A

Products marketed as food supplements - no medicinal claims are made.

These products do not contain THC and are not a controlled drug.

187
Q

What requirements should a product satisfy to be classed as a cannabis-based product for medicinal use?

A
  • Product contains cannabis, cannabis resin, cannabinol or cannabinol derivative
  • It is produced for a medicines use in humans
  • It is a product that is regulared as a medicinal product, or an ingredient of a medicinal product
188
Q

Who can prescribe a Cannabis based medicinal product?

A

Clinicians listed on the Specialist Register of the GMC.

189
Q

What should you advise a patient receiving a CBMP?

A
  • There may be a small delay in obtaining the product ad there are a limited number of THC containing products available in the country, and they may have to be imported.
  • The product being supplied is unlicensed
190
Q

Do you need a home office license to import CBMP?

A

Yes

The prescribed does not need a home office licence.

191
Q

What are some CBMP not affected by new legislation?

A

Sativex (cannabis extracts) - licensed - Sch4 - available to treat MS. NICE do not recommend.

Nabilone - Sch 2 - non-natural cannabinoid - licensed to treat resistant N&V caused by chemotherapy.

Epidiolex (pure cannabidiol) - Sch 5 - licensed - for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome or Dravet Syndrome.

Dronabinol - Sch 2 - unlicensed - used to treat loss of appetite in AIDs and N&V in chemo.

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