Prescriptions From EEA And Switzerland

Question 1

What is legally recognised in the UK?

Answer 1

Prescriptions and repeatable rx’s issued by an approved HCP in an approved country

Can also give emergency supplies

Question 2

What are the approved HCPs?

Answer 2

1. Doctors
2. Dentists
3. Podiatrists
4. Nurses
5. Optometrists
6. Paramedics
7. Pharmacists
8. Physios
9. Therapeutic radiographers

Question 3

What are the approved countries?

Answer 3

1. Austria
2. Belgium
3. Bulgaria
4. Croatia
5. Cyprus
6. Czech Republic
7. Denmark
8. Estonia
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. Greece
13. Hungary
14. Iceland
15. ROI
16. Italy
17. Latvia
18. Liechtenstein
19. Lithuania
20. Luxembourg
21. Malta
22. Netherlands
23. Norway
24. Poland
25. Portugal
26. Romania
27. Slovakia
28. Slovenia
29. Spain
30. Sweden
31. Switzerland

Question 4

What are the prescription requirements for EEA and Switzerland rx’s?

Answer 4

1. Patient details
   
   • full first names, surname and DOB
2. Prescriber details
   
   • full first names, surname,
     professional qualifications, direct
     contact details (email, telephone or
     fax number and work address)
3. Prescribed medicine details
   
   • name, form, quantity, strength and
     dose
4. Signature
5. Date of issue
   
   • valid for 6m or 28 days for CDs from
     date of signing

Question 5

Is the prescription legally valid if it’s in a foreign language?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

How would you check the registration details of an approved HCP?

Answer 6

Obtain up to date contact details from GMC (doctors) or GDC (dentists)

Question 7

Can you supply if you can’t confirm registration status?

Answer 7

Yes you can still make a safe and legal supply provided records have been made of interventions and taking all reasonable steps to try

Question 8

What medicines cannot be given?

Answer 8

1. Schedule 1, 2 and 3 CDs
2. Medicinal products without a marketing authorisation valid in the UK

Refer to UK reg prescriber

Question 9

Can an emergency supply be given if requested from a pt or approved HCP?

Answer 9

Yes it is legally possible - rx needs to be received in 72 hours

Schedule 1, 2 and 3 CDs as well as unlicensed products can’t be

Question 10

Is it obligatory to dispense the rx?

Answer 10

No