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CD instalment prescription — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPharmacy Law and EthicsCD instalment prescriptionGPhC CRA

A methadone instalment prescription says instalments are daily but omits wording for missed collection days. The patient missed yesterday's dose. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: CSupply must follow the instalment directions and legal/professional requirements

Instalment prescriptions require careful adherence to directions and missed doses need appropriate handling. The best answer addresses the key safety, legal or pharmaceutical care issue in the vignette. The other options would either delay appropriate care, create a new risk, or fail to resolve the issue. This is consistent with the cited UK reference for safe pharmacy practice.

Reference: MEP; Human Medicines Regulations 2012; GPhC Standards