Normal requirements Flashcards
1
Q
What are the standard legal requirements of any prescription? [10]
A
Signature Address of prescriber Date Particulars of prescriber Named patient Patient address Age of patient if they are under 12 years. 6 months validity if not CD Available on NHS if NHS script. Product is named and has directions for use.
2
Q
What is the key piece of information that I often miss for instalment prescribing of CDs?
A
The prescription needs to have been marked with the date of each supply.
3
Q
What piece of information needs to be on a dental script that I often forget?
A
FOR DENTAL TREATMENT ONLY
4
Q
What are the standard label requirements? [8]
A
Patient name Name and address of supplying pharmacy Date of dispensing Name of the medicine Directions for use Precautions such as BNF warning labels Both outer and inner container labelled if applicable. PIL has been placed into bulk container alongside medication/product, if applicable.
5
Q
For vet scripts the ref number has to be where?
A
On label and pom book AND prescription.
6
Q
What key information do I miss from Vet pom books?
A
Date prescription was received
Date on the prescription itself.
Ref number on label, pom book and prescription.
Batch number of medication.
7
Q
What reference sources are there for intervention forms?
A
Stockleys BNF NICE BNF-C Local guidelines
