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private + other prescriptions Flashcards

1
Q

What additional step must be carried out when dispensing private prescriptions?

A

make a record for the supply in the POM register

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2
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How long must a private prescription be kept in a pharmacy?

A

two years from date of supply

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3
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repeat prescription

A

when prescriber adds instruction to main prescription for prescribed item to be repeated

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4
Q

What medicines are not repeatable?

A

schedule 2 + 3 controlled drugs

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5
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What medicines are repeatable?

A

schedule 4 + 5

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6
Q

How long are private prescriptions for controlled drugs valid for?

A

28 days

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7
Q

Where is the reference number for the POM register written?

A

1) POM register
2) prescription
3) label of medicine

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8
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For which medicines do you not need to make an entry in the POM register?

A

1) oral contraceptives

2) schedule 2 controlled drugs

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9
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What goes into the POM register?

A

1) reference number
2) patient details
3) medicine details (name/quantity/formulation/strength)
4) prescriber details
5) prescribing date
6) supply date

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10
Q

What colour are dental prescriptions?

A

yellow

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11
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What colour are military prescriptions?

A

white

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12
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What colour are private prescriptions for schedule 2 + 3 controlled drugs?

A

pink

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13
Q

What are the prescription form identifiers for green prescriptions?

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1) FP10
2) FP10NC
3) FP10HNC
4) FP10SS

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14
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What is the prescription form identifier for dental prescriptions?

A

FP10D

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15
Q

What is the prescription form identifier for military prescriptions?

A

FMED296

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16
Q

What colour are nurse prescriptions?

A

lilac

17
Q

What is the prescription form identifier for nurse prescriptions?

A

FP10P

18
Q

Why are faxed prescriptions not legally valid?

A

1) not written in indelible ink

2) not signed in ink by appropriate practitioner

19
Q

What are the risks associated with faxed prescriptions?

A

1) uncertainty supply is made in accordance with legal prescription
2) poor reproduction
3) non-receipt of original prescription
4) original prescription amended by prescriber
5) sent to multiple pharmacies + duplicate supplies made
6) illegitimate prescription
7) system of sending + receiving fax is unsecure

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