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1
Q

A P med is not a POM or GS but is covered by a marketing authorisation. True or false?

A

True

2
Q

The person selling/supplying a P med must be a pharmacist. True or false?

A

False - can be someone acting under supervision of a pharmacist

3
Q

Enemas can be GSL. True or false?

A

False - only available in pharmacy

4
Q

Anthelmintics are only available from a pharmacy. True or false?

A

True

5
Q

Aloxiprin or aspirin for children under 16 can only be supplied in a pharmacy. True or false?

A

True

6
Q

Counter prescribed medicines are regarded as P meds even if all ingredients used in production are GSL. True or false?

A

True

7
Q

It is unlawful to sell/supply any pseudoephedrine product at the same time as an ephedrine product. True or false?

A

True

8
Q

It is unlawful to sell or supply a product or combination of products that contain more than 720mg of psuedoephedrine or 180mg ephedrine in a single transaction without a prescription. True or false?

A

True

9
Q

Budesonide is always a POM. True or false?

A

False - P if nasal administration for prophylaxis/treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis

10
Q

Econazole is a P med. True or false?

A

False - only P if used externally and if used for vagina, external use for treatment of vaginal candidiasis

11
Q

Chloroquine phosphate is a POM, but P if for prophylaxis of malaria. True or false?

A

True

12
Q

Which 6 schedule 2 drugs can be exempt from POM order, under certain circumstances?

A
Coedine
Dihydrocodeine 
morphine
ethylmorphine 
pholcodeine and salts
medicinal opium
13
Q

Ella One tablets are P meds. True or false?

A

True

14
Q

Levonorgestrel 1500 is a P med. True or false?

A

False - POM

Levonelle one step is P

15
Q

Can levonelle one step be supplied as a P if the woman is under 16?

A

No

16
Q

For codeine and dihydrocodeine what is the maximum pack size that can be supplied as a P?

A

32

17
Q

‘Can cause addiction. For 3 days use only’ needs to be stated on the pack of which medicine?

A

Codeine and dihydrocodeine

18
Q

Nasal decongestants that contain ephedrine have been deemed unsuitable for children under the age of 6. True or false?

A

True

19
Q

OTC liquid preparations of codeine linctus can be given to children under 18. True or false?

A

False

20
Q

GSL meds must be dispensed by/under the supervision of a pharmacist. True or false?

A

True

21
Q

Antihistamines containing chlorpheniramine can be given to children under 6. True or false?

A

False