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Emergency supply patient request — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyPharmacy Law and EthicsEmergency supply patient requestGPhC CRA

A regular patient has run out of ramipril while travelling and cannot contact the GP on a bank holiday; previous supply is evidenced. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: A — An emergency supply may be made at the pharmacist's discretion if legal conditions are met

Emergency supply at patient request is permitted for many POMs when strict legal criteria and records are satisfied. 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: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/students-and-trainees/pharmacist-education-and-training/registration-assessment