Dispensing

Question 1

What should be included on the label (8)

Answer 1

1. Quantity
2. Drug name and strength
3. Dosage instructions
4. Warning/cautionary labels
5. Patient name
6. Date of dispensing
7. Name & address of pharmacy
8. ‘Emergency supply’ if required + prescription register reference

Question 2

What is included in the register (7)

Answer 2

1. Reference number
2. Date
3. Type of supply
4. Name and address of the supplied individual
5. Medicine details + date on prescription
6. Prescriber details
7. Price charged (drug tariff)