Classification of medicines

Question 1

Can GSL meds be sold without an RP present in a registered pharmacy?

Answer 1

Only if physcially absent throughtout the day (for up to 2 hours) whilst remiaining responsible

Question 2

Are P meds available for self-selection?

Answer 2

No- only GSL medicines

Question 3

Can GSL medicines be sold in a retail outlet (not a pharmacy)?

Answer 3

Yes- as long as they can close to exclude the public

Question 4

Can orlistat be sold OTC?

Answer 4

Yes- it is a P med

Question 5

What medicines classification is codeine linctus?

Answer 5

POM

Question 6

Can a sale be made for both a pseudoephedrine and ephedrine product in one transaction?

Answer 6

No- it is unlawful

Question 7

Maximum amount of pseudoephedrine that can be sold in one transaction (Can be multiple products)

Answer 7

720mg

Question 8

Maximum amount of ephedrine that can be sold in one transaction (Can be multiple products)

Answer 8

180mg

Question 9

Which oral OTC EHC is licensed for <16 years of age?

Answer 9

Ulipristal

Question 10

Is it lawful to supply EHC in <13 years of age?

Answer 10

No- legally too young to consent to sexual activity and this is a safeguarding concern.

Question 11

Minimum age to supply OTC EHC?

Answer 11

13+ (legally can consent to sexual activity)

Question 12

Can a sale of EHC be refused based on moral/religious beliefs?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

What is an advanced supply of EHC?

Answer 13

A supply of OTC EHC that is sold prior to unprotected sexual activity

Question 14

Do confidentality laws apply >12 years of age when supplying EHC?

Answer 14

Yes- not absoute though and information can be shared if in child’s best interest

Question 15

What is the maximum amount of paracetamol or aspirin tablets (non-effervescent) that can be legally supplied OTC?

Answer 15

96

Question 16

What is the maximum amount of paracetamol or aspirin tablets (effervescent) that can be legally supplied OTC?

Answer 16

No more than 100- but no legal limits

Question 17

What are the OTC requirements when making a sale of solid oral medicines containing dihydrocodeine and codeine?

Answer 17

Must be for acutue, moderate pain where aspirin, ibuprofen, and paracetamol hasn’t worked.
Must have warning label ‘Can cause addiction. For three days use only’
Must have signs of addiction in PIL.
Both PIL and packaging for state can cause headache if used for > 3days.

Question 18

POM prescription requirements

Answer 18

1) Name of patient
2) Address of patient
3) Age (If <12)
4) Signature of prescriber
5) Address of prescriber
6) Prescriber particulars
7) Date

Question 19

Are prescriptions via email or on a pateint’s phone via their online account legally valid?

Answer 19

No- they do not meet the requirements of an advanced electronic signature

Question 20

Are carbon copies of NHS prescriptions valid?

Answer 20

Yes- only if they are signed in eligible ink

Question 21

How long is a NHS prescription valid for (not a CD)?

Answer 21

6 months

Question 22

Describe the difference between an appropriate date on an NHS prescription and a private prescription?

Answer 22

NHS- can be date prescribed or a date in which it shouldn’t be prescribed until.
Private- Has to be the date prescribed.

Question 23

Is a prescription written in Welsh legally valid?

Answer 23

Yes- no law stating a prescription must be bilingual

Question 24

How often can oral contraceptives be repeated on a private prescription?

Answer 24

Can be repeated a further 5 times- even if this is not stated on the prescription

Question 25

How often can a private prescription be repeated if it states 'repeat' but the number of times is not indicated?

Answer 25

1 further time

Question 26

Which schedule of CD are repeatable ?

Answer 26

Schedule 4 + 5

Question 27

When must the first dispensing of a schedule 5 CD be made if on a repeatable prescription?

Answer 27

Within 6 months of the date- no limit on the rest of the repeats

Question 28

Can a patient with a repeatable prescription get their repeats from different pharmacies and retain the prescription between repeats?

Answer 28

Yes- audit trail should be maintained.

Question 28

When must the first dispensing of a schedule 4 CD be made if on a repeatable prescription?

Answer 28

Within 28 days- no limit on the rest of the repeats

Question 29

When are FP10s used in prison?

Answer 29

to access urgent medicines or to supply a released person with medicine that couldn't be supplied to them on release. 

Question 30

What NHS scheme is not utilised in prison?

Answer 30

NHS repeat dispensing scheme

Question 31

Do prisoners have to pay for their prescriptions?

Answer 31

Exempt from payment by virtue of having 'HMP' printed on them

Question 32

What must the pharmacist do if supplying a retinoid prescription owing 7 days after the appropriate date?

Answer 32

Follow the PPP checklist to ensure there is no signs of pregnancy.

Question 33

When must an owing for a schedule 2,3,4 CD be supplied?

Answer 33

Within 28 days of the appropriate date

Question 34

How long should repeatable private POM prescriptions be retained for?

Answer 34

2 years from the last sale/supply

Question 35

How long should private POM prescriptions be retained for?

Answer 35

2 years from the date of sale/supply

Question 36

When must private POM prescriptions be submitted to an NHS agency?

Answer 36

For schedule 2 and 3 CDs

Question 37

What details are required for a POM register entry?

Answer 37

- Date of supply - Date on prescription - Medicine details e.g., quantity, formulation, strength, and name. - Patient details - Prescriber details

Question 38

Which medicines are exempt from POM record keeping?

Answer 38

Oral contraceptives and schedule 2 CDs

Question 39

When must entries be made into the POM register upon supply of a POM?

Answer 39

Day of or the day after