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Emergency supply at prescriber request — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A GP surgery contacts the pharmacy asking for an emergency supply of insulin glargine for a patient whose prescription cannot be generated until the next working day. The request comes from the GP receptionist. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: C — The pharmacist may make an emergency supply at the request of a prescriber, but the request must come from the prescriber (doctor, nurse prescriber, or pharmacist prescriber), not the receptionist

Under the Human Medicines Regulations 2012, an emergency supply at the request of a prescriber must be requested by the prescriber themselves, not by administrative staff. The pharmacist should ask to speak directly with the prescribing GP or another authorised prescriber to confirm the request. Once a valid request from a prescriber is obtained, the supply can be made and a prescription should follow within 72 hours.

Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; MEP