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Private prescription record — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsPrivate prescription recordGPhC CRA

A private prescription for co-amoxiclav is dispensed in a community pharmacy. The trainee asks what record is required. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: C — Make the required private prescription record including prescriber, patient, medicine and date details

Private prescriptions for prescription-only medicines require appropriate record keeping. The record should include key details of the prescription and supply. Antibiotics are not entered in the controlled drug register unless they are controlled drugs, which co-amoxiclav is not.

Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; MEP