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Emergency morphine request — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsEmergency morphine requestGPhC CRA

A patient on holiday forgot morphine modified-release tablets and asks for an emergency supply at patient request. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: C — Emergency supply at the patient's request is generally not permitted for Schedule 2 controlled drugs

Most Schedule 2 controlled drugs are excluded from patient-request emergency supply routes. In this scenario, the pharmacist should prioritise safe supply, appropriate counselling and timely referral or clarification where needed. This is the single best answer because the other options would either delay assessment, ignore a clinically significant risk, or create an unsafe legal or professional outcome.

Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; MEP