GPhC Dispensing Practice & Controlled Drugs 3

Question 1

What action is required if a community pharmacist identifies a prescription that appears to be forged?

Accepted Answer

Retain the prescription, contact the prescriber to verify, and report to police/NHS Controlled Drugs team if confirmed forgery

Answer

A forged CD prescription should not be dispensed. The pharmacist should retain it (it is evidence), verify with the prescriber, and report to police/NHS CD Accountable Officer if forgery is confirmed.

Question 2

Under EPS, what is a 'nomination' in the context of repeat prescriptions?

Accepted Answer

A patient's chosen pharmacy where electronic prescriptions are sent automatically

Answer

EPS nomination allows patients to nominate a specific pharmacy to receive their electronic prescriptions automatically, removing the need to collect paper prescriptions from the GP.

Question 3

A dispensing error results in a patient receiving the wrong dose. What immediate steps must be taken?

Accepted Answer

Recall the dispensed medicine, inform the patient and assess for harm, report through incident system, and document

Answer

Immediate steps include: recalling the incorrect item, contacting and informing the patient, assessing for harm, appropriate clinical management if needed, and internal/external incident reporting.

Question 4

What is the maximum number of days' supply typically permitted for Schedule 2 CD prescriptions in primary care?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

There is no absolute legal maximum for CD prescription supply, but NHS guidance and good practice recommend no more than 30 days' supply at a time to limit stockpiling risk.

Question 5

Buprenorphine patches used for pain management are classified in which CD schedule?

Accepted Answer

Schedule 3

Answer

Buprenorphine is a Schedule 3 CD. Unlike Schedule 2 CDs, it does not require a CD register entry in community pharmacy but does require safe custody.

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