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Private CD prescription submission — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPharmacy Law and EthicsPrivate CD prescription submissionGPhC CRA

A private prescription for oxycodone tablets is dispensed in a community pharmacy. The pharmacist is completing month-end procedures. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: B — Submit the private Schedule 2 CD prescription to the relevant NHS agency

Private prescriptions for Schedule 2 and 3 controlled drugs generally need submission to the relevant NHS agency for monitoring. Appropriate records and CD register entries are also required for Schedule 2 CDs. The other options either delay appropriate care, use an unsuitable medicine, or miss the main safety issue.

Reference: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; MEP