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Pregabalin controlled drug — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCNS TherapeuticsPregabalin controlled drugGPhC CRA

A prescription for pregabalin is presented 35 days after the date of issue. The patient says the pharmacy is the first place she has tried. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: B — Pregabalin is a Schedule 3 controlled drug and the prescription is valid for 28 days

Pregabalin is a Schedule 3 controlled drug in the UK and prescriptions are subject to a 28-day validity period. A prescription presented after that period cannot be dispensed, and the patient should be helped to contact the prescriber. The other options either delay appropriate care, use an unsuitable medicine, or miss the main safety issue.

Reference: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; MEP