MEP Questions Flashcards
If a different Dr has signed a CD Rx to that who is named, which Dr should be added to the CD register?
Signatory
What is the max supply per Rx under the PPP?
30 days
How long do repeats on schedule 4 CD Rxs remain valid for?
No legal limit
Can EEA doctors request an emergency supply be made?
No
Guidelines for max quantity for schedule 2, 3, and 4 CDs?
30 days
How long are owings valid for?
Same as the Rx (6 months from appropriate date or 28 days for CDs)
Within what time frame should an entry in the private Rx book be completed?
Same day as sale or if not, the following day
What medicines are exempt from entry into the private book?
OCs and schedule 2 CDs
Can a schedule 4 CD be provided under an emergency supply?
Yes, but not schedule 2 or 3 except phenobarbitone
Does an entry need to be made in the private Rx book for an emergency supply?
Yes, on the same day or day after the supply
Note also needs to include nature of emergency
What is the maximum period of supply on a non-CD under an emergency supply?
30 days
What is the maximum period of supply on a schedule 4 or 5 CD under an emergency supply?
5 days
Within what timeframe must a negative pregnancy test be provided before a Rx can be issued under the PPP?
Up to 7 days before issue
Do requisition requirements apply to schedule 4 CDs?
No, only 2 and 3
Can a repeats be added to a Rx for a schedule 3 CD?
No, repeats are not allowed for schedules 2 or 3 CDs
How long are Rxs under the PPP valid for?
7 days
Within what time must a prescriber provide a Rx for an emergency supply?
72 hours
Can EEA doctors prescribe schedule 4 CDs?
Yes, but not schedules 1, 2, and 3
Maximum sale of ephidrine?
180mg
Within what time must the first dispensing be issued for a Rx for CDs schedules 2, 3 or 4?
28 days
6 months for schedule 5
Can GSL medicines be sold in a pharmacy with no RP signed in?
No. Although can be sold if RP is on duty but not present
Chest compression to rescue breath ratio?
30:2
What date does this product expire?
Use by 6/21
31/05/2021
What date does this product expire?
Expiry - 6/21
30/6/2021
When must an MHRA class 1 recall be actioned by?
Immediately, including out of hours
When must an MHRA class 2 recall be actioned by?
48 hours
Rarely patient level
When must an MHRA class 3 recall be actioned by?
5 days
When is an MHRA class 4 alert?
Caution in use
