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Emergency supply POM — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyPharmacy Law and EthicsEmergency supply POMGPhC CRA

A regular patient is away from home and has run out of ramipril. The surgery is closed, and the PMR confirms previous regular supply. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: C — Make an emergency supply if legal criteria and professional judgement are met

Emergency supply at patient request is permitted for many POMs when specific legal criteria are satisfied. The pharmacist must interview the patient, be satisfied of immediate need and keep appropriate records. In this scenario, the correct option is make an emergency supply if legal criteria and professional judgement are met. The other options are plausible but do not address the key clinical, legal or safety issue as directly. This aligns with UK pharmacy practice guidance cited in the reference field.

Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; MEP