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Emergency supply at patient request — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsEmergency supply at patient requestGPhC CRA

A regular patient has run out of ramipril while away from home and cannot contact the surgery on Saturday. He has evidence of a previous repeat prescription. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: C — An emergency supply may be made if legal conditions and professional judgement are satisfied

Emergency supply at the request of a patient is permitted for many prescription-only medicines if legal conditions are met. The pharmacist must establish immediate need, previous treatment and make appropriate records. The other options either delay appropriate care, use an unsuitable medicine, or miss the main safety issue.

Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; MEP