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Emergency supply Schedule 2 CD — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyPharmacy Law and EthicsEmergency supply Schedule 2 CDGPhC CRA

A patient requests an emergency supply of oxycodone modified-release because they left tablets at a hotel. The pharmacy confirms previous prescribing, but there is no prescription and the prescriber is unavailable. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: B — Do not make patient-requested emergency supply of this Schedule 2 CD

Patient-requested emergency supply is not permitted for Schedule 2 controlled drugs such as oxycodone. The pharmacist should help the patient access urgent prescriber or out-of-hours services. Previous prescribing evidence does not remove the legal restriction. Payment status does not change the controlled drug rules.

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