Module 3 - The Wider Role of Pharmacy

Question 1

What is repeat prescription collection service

Answer 1

Pharmacy collects any repeat prescriptions which have been ordered by patient from local doctors surgery, patient registers with pharmacy to authorise this

Question 2

What is the electronic prescription service (EPS)

Answer 2

System where digital prescriptions come through

Question 3

What is the chronic medication service

Answer 3

Serial prescriptions issued by GP over a period of 24 or 48 weeks after an initial review by pharmacist

Question 4

What is minor ailment scheme

Answer 4

Patient presents to pharmacist with minor conditions such as headaches and colds, and the pharmacist can provide advice and treatment

Question 5

What is national PGD

Answer 5

Allowed to supply POM in an emergency, can supply one cycle of repeat medication

Question 6

What is direct referal

Answer 6

Scheme which operates outside of normal GP when pharmacist needs to refer patient to an out of hours doctor

Question 7

What should you tell the patient to obtain informed consent

Answer 7

1. How service works
2. Scope of service
3. How it can help the patient