CD: Supply Flashcards
(37 cards)
What are the prescription requirements for a schedule 2 or 3 CD?
- Signed by person issuing it w/ usual signature
- Dated
- Writing is indelible
- Address of person issuing
- Specify dose taken (take one as directed)
- Specify form
- Specify strength
- Total quantity/dose in words + figures
- If by dentists: ‘For dental treatment only’
- Specify name + address of patient
Schedule 2 or 3 CDs must not be supplied on a prescription…
- Unless it complies w/ requirements
- Unless prescriber address is w/in UK
- Before date on prescription
- Later than 28 days from date
Although it is not a legal requirement, how many days supply of schedule 2, 3 and 4 CDs are considered good practice?
30 days supply
When dispensing, what must be marked on a CD prescription?
Date of dispensing at the time of supply
Are repeat prescriptions for schedule 2 and 3 CDs allowed?
No
Are repeat prescriptions for schedule 4 and 5 CDs allowed?
Yes
For a repeat prescription, when should the first dispensing of a schedule 4 occur?
W/in 28 days of date
For a repeat prescription, when should the first dispensing of a schedule 5 occur?
W/in 6 months of date
For a private repeat prescription, is there a time limit when dispensing remaining repeats?
No
Outline the requirements for a schedule 2 and 3 private prescription
- On standardised form - FP10PCD (pink)
- Contains private prescriber’s identification no.
What happens to schedule 2 and 3 private prescription after dispensing?
- Original private prescription submitted to NHSBSA
- Copy kept for 2 years
Which technical errors on CD prescriptions allow for a supply?
- Contains minor typographical error or spelling mistake
- Total quantity of preparation or no. dosage unit not specified in words AND figures, but not both
If a technical error on a CD prescription occurs, what must a pharmacists do in order to supply the drug?
- Exercised due diligence + believes on reasonable grounds that the Rx is genuine
- Believes that they are acting in accordance w/ directions of practitioner
- Amends Rx in indelible ink
- Show they have amended (name, date, signature, GPhC no.)
What must occur when a patient is collecting a schedule 2 and 3 CDs?
Identify the person collecting:
- Pt/representative: ask for evidence of identity
- Healthcare prof: Ask for name, address + evidence of identity
Is it a legal requirement to ask for evidence of identity when supplying a schedule 2 CDs?
Yes
Is it a legal requirement to ask for evidence of identity when supplying a schedule 3 CDs?
No but good practice
What must be included in the CD register?
- Entries in chronological order
- Separate sections for each class, strength + form
- Drug class, strength + form must be specified
- Entries made on day of transaction
- No cancellation
- Kept for 2 years from last date of entry
What do you do if there is a mistake in the CD register?
Corrected by foot/margin note + date and signed
Which form is used for a requisition of a schedule 2 or 3 CD?
FP10CDF (Home office requisition form)
Outline the requirements of a requisition for CDs
- Signed by purchaser
- Name, address + occupation of purchaser
- Specify total quantity of CD required
- Specify purpose of CD required
- Pharmacy name + address
What happens to a requisition for a CD after it has been supplied?
- Sent to NHSBSA at end of month (except vet)
- Copy kept for 2 years
In an emergency, are you able to supply a doctor/dentist a schedule 2 or 3 CD without a requisition?
Yes but requisition must be supplied w/in the next 24 hours
What is the requirement for the destruction of a schedule 2 CD?
- Must be witnessed by authorised witness (authorised by Secretary of State)
- Authorised witness will record destroyed quantities in CD register
What are the roles of an accountable officer?
- Audit management, prescribing + use of CDs
- Sharing info regarding CDs
- Attendance at Local Intelligence Networks
- Appointment of authorised witnesses
