CD prescriptions

Question 1

Schedule 5 CDs are covered by Human Medicines Regulations 2012 so requirements are same as normal prescriptions. True or false?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Prescriptions for schedule 2 and 3 drugs must specify dose with a number. True or false?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A quantity for schedule 2 and 3 drugs must be specified in words only. True or false?

Answer 3

False - words and figures

Question 4

Abbreviations for formulation e..g tabs are not allowed. True or false?

Answer 4

False - are allowed

Question 5

Legal requirement that the quantity of Schedule 2 and 3 drugs does not exceed 30 days’ supply. True or false?

Answer 5

False - not a legal requirements, just a recommendation

Question 6

If schedule 2 or 3 CD issued by a dentist what extra information needs to be present on prescription?

Answer 6

‘For dental treatment only’

Question 7

A minor typographical error on the prescription means that the pharmacist cannot supply Schedule 2 or 3 CD and practitioner must write a new one. True or false?

Answer 7

False - pharmacist can supply

Question 8

If the quantity in both words and figures are missing from a Schedule 2 or 3 prescription, the pharmacist can amend it. True or false?

Answer 8

False - can only amend if ONE of the two are missing, not both

Question 9

Private prescriptions for schedule 2 and 3 must be on a standardised NHS form. True or false?

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Private prescriptions for Schedule 2 and 3 CDs must include private prescriber’s ID number. True or false?

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What is the fate of a private prescription for a schedule 2 or 3 CD?

Answer 11

Sent to NHSBSA

Question 12

Schedule 2 and 3 CD prescriptions are valid for 6 months. True or false?

Answer 12

False - 28 days

Question 13

Schedule 4 CD prescriptions are valid for 6 months. True or false?

Answer 13

False - 28 days

Question 14

What is an FP10MDA prescription?

Answer 14

One for CDs that given in instalments

Question 15

On an instalment prescription, all instalments for CD must be given before 28 days of appropriate date. True or false?

Answer 15

False - first instalment must be given within 28 days

Question 16

Repeatable prescriptions are allowed for Schedule 2 and 3 CDs. True or false?

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Repeatable prescriptions are allowed for Schedule 4 CDs. True or false?

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Are repeatable prescriptions allowed for Scehdule 5 CDs?

Answer 18

Yes

Question 19

The first dispensing for a schedule 5 CD has to be within what time frame for a repeatable prescription?

Answer 19

6 months of appropriate date

Question 20

Date of supply must be marked on schedule 2 and 3 prescriptions after they have been dispensed. True or false?

Answer 20

True

Question 21

POM book records need to be made for all schedule 2 and 3 CDs. True or false?

Answer 21

False - schedule 2 CDs

Only private prescriptions for schedule 3

Question 22

A hospital prescription for supply written on a bed chart must comply with prescription requirements. True or false?

Answer 22

True

Question 23

A hospital prescription for administration on a bed chart must comply with prescription requirements. True or false?

Answer 23

False