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Methylphenidate owing — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardDispensing and SupplyMethylphenidate owingGPhC CRA

A valid Schedule 2 prescription was dated 8 August. The pharmacy part-supplied it on 29 August and owes the balance. The wholesaler now predicts delivery on 12 September. What is the best response?

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Correct answer: C — Obtain stock before expiry or contact the prescriber for a replacement prescription

Explanation lettering: B = shown as A · E = shown as B · D = shown as C · A = shown as D · C = shown as E

A is wrong because the 28 days run from the prescription’s appropriate date, not the part-supply. B is wrong because a CD register must show the true date. C is wrong because an owing cannot simply be converted into a pharmacist-created emergency supply. D is correct: 12 September falls beyond the prescription’s 28-day validity, so the pharmacist should seek stock before expiry or contact the prescriber for a lawful replacement. E is wrong because statutory validity cannot be waived.

Reference: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3998/contents NHSBSA: FP10 prescription time limits. https://faq.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/knowledgebase/article/KA-01561/en-us