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Private prescription record retention — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A private prescription for a POM antibiotic is dispensed and a dispenser asks how long the record must be retained. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: B — Keep the private prescription record for 2 years

Private POM prescription records generally need to be retained for 2 years. This makes keep the private prescription record for 2 years 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