POMs, Prescribers And Prescriptions

Question 1

POMs

Answer 1

Prescription only medicine. Sale and supply are restricted by legislation. There are instances where can be obtained without an Rx e.g. emergency supply, PGD, exemption or pandemic situations

Question 2

For private Rx (pink):

Answer 2

POM register should include supply date, prescription date, medicine details and dosage, prescribers details and patient details

Question 3

EEA

Answer 3

CD drugs 1-3 cannot be supplied if in an EEA/ Swiss Rx. Emergency supplies can