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Emergency supply at patient request — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPharmacy Law and EthicsEmergency supply at patient requestGPhC CRA

A regular patient away from home has run out of ramipril; the GP surgery is closed, there is immediate need and previous use is verified. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: C — A pharmacist may make an emergency supply if legal conditions are met

Emergency supply of a POM at a patient's request is permitted when statutory conditions are met. This makes a pharmacist may make an emergency supply if legal conditions are met 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