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Emergency supply controlled drug — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsEmergency supply controlled drugGPhC CRA

A patient asks for an emergency supply of morphine sulfate modified-release capsules because he left them on holiday. He has used them for cancer pain. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: C — Schedule 2 CDs cannot be supplied at patient request as an emergency supply

Emergency supply at a patient's request is not permitted for Schedule 2 controlled drugs. The patient should be referred urgently to an appropriate prescriber or out-of-hours service. Good signposting and documentation are important because untreated pain or withdrawal may be serious.

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