RX requirements for CD Flashcards
1
Q
A
- Patient name and address
- Drug name
- Dose (‘as directed’ on its own is not permitted)
- Formulation
- Strength (where appropriate)
- Total quantity/dosage units of the preparation in both words and figures (for liquids, total volume in ml)
- Prescriber signature and address
- Date of issue
- For instalment prescriptions, specify the instalment amount AND instalment interval
The words “for dental treatment only” written on it if issued by a dentist
2
Q
how long is CD rx valid for
A
28 days
3
Q
which CD rx are valid for 6 months
A
Schedule 5
4
Q
which Schedules are valid for 28 days
A
2,3,4
5
Q
which CD are permitted for repeatable rx
A
Schedule 2 and 3 CDs cannot be prescribed on repeat dispensing prescriptions. Only Schedule 4 and 5 CDss are permitted on repeatable prescriptions.
6
Q
when must schedule 4 CDs repeat rx be dispensed
A
for the first time within 28 days, then after that, repeats are valid for 6 months
