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Emergency supply schedule 2 CD — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsEmergency supply schedule 2 CDGPhC CRA

A patient requests an emergency supply of morphine modified-release tablets because they forgot to request a prescription. The PMR confirms regular use. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: B — Emergency supply at patient request is not permitted for this medicine

Patient-requested emergency supply is not permitted for most Schedule 2 controlled drugs. The patient should be referred to an appropriate prescriber or urgent care pathway. In this scenario, the correct option is emergency supply at patient request is not permitted for this medicine. 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; Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; MEP