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1
Q

What are POMs?

A

Only to be supplied on a practitioner’s prescriptions unless:

  • Emergency supply
  • PGD
  • Pandemic situation
  • Exempt
2
Q

What are the codes on green prescriptions?

A

FP10SS, FP10NC, FP10HNC

3
Q

What are the codes on yellow prescriptions?

A

FP10D

4
Q

What are the codes on lilac prescriptions?

A

FP10PN, FP10SP, FP10P

5
Q

What are the codes on pink prescriptions?

A

FP10PCDSS

6
Q

What are the codes on blue prescriptions?

A

FP10MDA-SS, FP10HMDA, FP10MDA-SP

7
Q

What are the codes on white prescriptions?

A

FP10CDF

8
Q

Private prescriptions repeat

A
  • Not repeatable if schedule 2 or 3
  • Repeated as indicated by prescriber
  • If repeat number not indicated then repeat once unless oral contraception then can be repeated five times within 6 months
  • 1st dispensing should be done within 6 months of prescription
  • No time limit for repeat unless time lapse is too long then pharmacist must make decision about dispensing based on their professional judgement