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Controlled drug instalment prescription — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsControlled drug instalment prescriptionGPhC CRA

A methadone instalment prescription says “dispense daily” but the pharmacy will be closed on Sunday. The patient is stable and normally supervised on weekdays. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: C — Supply must follow the prescriber's instalment directions and endorsed wording

Controlled drug instalment prescriptions must be supplied in accordance with the prescriber's directions and any permitted wording for non-collection days. The pharmacist has limited discretion and should clarify if the directions do not cover closure. Omitting a dose or combining instalments without authority may be unsafe and unlawful. Clear endorsement and communication are essential.

Reference: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; MEP