POM's, Prescriptions and Prescribers

Question 1

What are the types of prescriptions???

Answer 1

NHS Prescriptions - COMMUNITY

NHS Prescriptions - HOSPITAL

Private Prescriptions e.g. Veterinary, EEA

Question 2

What is a EPS???

Answer 2

. It is the electronic transfer of prescriptions.

. Their prescription will be submitted electronically
from the GP to a nominated pharmacy via ‘The
Spine’.

. The pharmacist will use the barcode on the
dispensing token to download the prescription
details and dispense the prescription.

Question 3

What is a type of Military prescription???

Answer 3

FMed296

Question 4

What is a type of Hospital prescription???

Answer 4

FP10 HNC

Question 5

What is the requirements of a POM prescriptions???

Answer 5

Indelible ink
. Appropriate practitioner’s details
. Name
. Address
. Type of prescriber
. Signature
. Patient’s details
. Name
. Address
. Age if under 12 years old
. Date prescription was signed