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Controlled drug owing — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardDispensing and SupplyControlled drug owingGPhC CRA

A patient requests an emergency supply of phenobarbital previously prescribed for epilepsy. The prescriber cannot be contacted. Which principle applies?

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Correct answer: B — A patient-request emergency supply exception exists for phenobarbital

Phenobarbital for epilepsy is the specific Schedule 2 exception that may be supplied at a patient’s request when all emergency-supply conditions are met. Quantity, evidence of prior treatment, records and prompt prescriber notification remain essential.

Reference: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/students-and-trainees/pharmacist-education-and-training/registration-assessment