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Emergency supply controlled drugs — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPharmacy Law and EthicsEmergency supply controlled drugsGPhC CRA

A patient asks for an emergency supply of morphine modified-release tablets because they left their medicines on a train. The pharmacy confirms recent supply from the PMR. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: C — Schedule 2 controlled drugs cannot be supplied at a patient's emergency request except limited phenobarbital circumstances

Patient-requested emergency supply rules exclude most Schedule 2 and 3 controlled drugs. Phenobarbital for epilepsy is a specific limited exception. Morphine modified-release tablets therefore cannot be supplied under this route. The pharmacist should help the patient access urgent prescriber or out-of-hours services.

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