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CD prescription validity — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyPharmacy Law and EthicsCD prescription validityGPhC CRA

A prescription for morphine sulfate modified-release tablets is presented 31 days after the stated appropriate date. It is otherwise legally complete. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: C — Do not dispense because the Schedule 2 CD prescription is outside 28-day validity

Schedule 2 controlled drug prescriptions are generally valid for 28 days from the appropriate date. A prescription presented after this period cannot be dispensed. Supplying a partial quantity does not fix expired validity. Identity checks may be good practice in some cases but do not extend validity.

Reference: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; MEP