Schedule 2 CD validity — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: B — The prescription is no longer valid because Schedule 2 controlled drug prescriptions are valid for 28 days
Schedule 2 controlled drug prescriptions have a 28-day validity period from the appropriate date. 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: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; MEP