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Emergency supply of phenobarbital — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsEmergency supply of phenobarbitalGPhC CRA

A patient with epilepsy has run out of phenobarbital and cannot contact the prescriber until tomorrow; PMR confirms regular use. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: D — Emergency supply may be possible for phenobarbital for epilepsy

Phenobarbital for epilepsy is a specific exception to restrictions on emergency supply of many Schedule 2 and 3 CDs. This makes emergency supply may be possible for phenobarbital for epilepsy 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; BNF; MEP