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Emergency supply POM — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPharmacy Law and EthicsEmergency supply POMGPhC CRA

A patient has run out of ramipril away from home, can show repeat history, and the GP surgery is closed. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: B — A pharmacist may supply if emergency-supply criteria are met

This scenario assesses Emergency supply POM in a UK pharmacy practice context. Emergency POM supply is lawful only when legal and professional criteria are satisfied. The best answer is C pharmacist may supply if emergency-supply criteria are met because it addresses the principal clinical, legal or safety issue before routine supply. The other options are less appropriate because they either miss the key risk, delay necessary review, or would not meet expected BNF, NICE, MEP, MHRA or GPhC practice standards.

Reference: HMR 2012; MEP