A dispenser notices that a GP prescription for methotrexate states 'take as directed' with no weekly dose. The patient says the dose was changed

Question

A dispenser notices that a GP prescription for methotrexate states 'take as directed' with no weekly dose. The patient says the dose was changed recently but cannot remember the new schedule. What is the legal classification/requirement?

Accepted Answer

Do not supply until the weekly dose is clarified with the prescriber

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Supply the previous PMR dose because it is probably unchanged

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Label as directed and ask the patient to check later

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Advise the patient to choose the dose that controls symptoms

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Supply one month and request clarification afterwards

Unsafe prescription directions — GPhC CRA MCQ

A dispenser notices that a GP prescription for methotrexate states 'take as directed' with no weekly dose. The patient says the dose was changed recently but cannot remember the new schedule. What is the legal classification/requirement?