prescriptions Flashcards
(15 cards)
Under what regulation can POMs only be supplied by prescription?
Human Medicines Regulations 2012.
Who is considered an appropriate prescriber?
Doctors, dentists, nurse prescribers, pharmacist prescribers, optometrists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, and radiographers.
What is the role of an independent prescriber?
Can prescribe any licensed POM within their area of competence (some restrictions on controlled drugs apply).
What is a supplementary prescriber allowed to do?
Prescribe according to a clinical management plan agreed with an independent prescriber.
What are the legal requirements for a valid prescription?
Must be signed in ink, written indelibly, dated, include prescriber’s address and type, patient name and address, and age if under 12.
What are additional legal requirements for controlled drug prescriptions?
Must state drug name, form, strength, quantity in words and figures, and have unambiguous dosage instructions.
What are common types of NHS prescription forms?
FP10 (GPs), FP10NC (nurse prescribers), FP10SS (AHP/pharmacists), FP10HNC (hospitals), FP10D (dentists), FP10MDA (substance misuse).
What are dentists restricted to prescribing on NHS forms?
Only items listed in the Dental Practitioners’ Formulary in the BNF or Drug Tariff.
Are EEA/Swiss prescriptions valid in the UK?
Yes, if the prescriber is appropriately registered and competent.
Why are faxed prescriptions not legally valid?
They may be unclear, altered, or duplicated, and do not meet legal prescription standards.
What are electronic prescription service tokens and are they legally valid?
They are paper copies used for dispensing or prescribing; not legally valid without the electronic signature.
What clinical checks should be done when screening a prescription?
Check dose, frequency, interactions, contraindications, allergies, patient ability, and treatment duration.
What is an example of a clinical error in a prescription?
Prescribing paracetamol 2g QDS (exceeds safe daily dose).
What makes a private prescription legally valid?
Must meet the same legal standards as NHS prescriptions and be issued by a competent prescriber.
What must a private controlled drug prescription include?
Be on a pink FP10CD form, have all legal details, including clear instructions and quantity in both words and figures.
