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Emergency supply at patient request — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsEmergency supply at patient requestGPhC CRA

A regular patient has run out of ramipril while travelling and asks for an emergency supply. The GP surgery is closed, and the patient can confirm the dose from an old labelled box. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: B — A pharmacist may make an emergency supply if legal requirements and professional judgement are satisfied

Emergency supply at the request of a patient is permitted for many prescription-only medicines when specific legal conditions are met. The pharmacist must be satisfied there is an immediate need and that the medicine has previously been prescribed. Quantity limits and records apply. Professional judgement remains important, including whether referral is safer.

Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; MEP