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Repeatable prescription — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A valid private repeatable prescription for a non-controlled medicine states “repeat” but does not specify a number. It is not for an oral contraceptive. After the first dispensing, how many further supplies may be made?

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Correct answer: B — One further supply, giving two supplies in total

Regulation 217 provides that a repeatable prescription which does not state a number is normally dispensed no more than twice in total: the initial supply and one repeat. The different default for an oral contraceptive is up to six occasions within six months. Prescription validity does not create an unlimited monthly repeat authority.

Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012, regulation 217(6): https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1916/regulation/217