Overseas controlled drug prescription — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: A — Do not supply and advise urgent UK medical assessment if needed
Controlled drug supply against overseas prescriptions is restricted and diazepam cannot be supplied simply because an overseas prescription is presented. This makes do not supply and advise urgent uk medical assessment if needed the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.
Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; MEP