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Private Schedule 2 CD prescription form — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyPharmacy Law and EthicsPrivate Schedule 2 CD prescription formGPhC CRA

A private prescription for oxycodone tablets from a UK private prescriber is presented on headed notepaper rather than the designated private CD form. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: C — Private Schedule 2 CD prescriptions require the appropriate private CD form

Private prescriptions for Schedule 2 and 3 CDs in England must use the designated form and include required details. This makes private schedule 2 cd prescriptions require the appropriate private cd form 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: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; MEP