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CD prescription validity — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient presents an NHS prescription for oxycodone immediate-release capsules dated 31 days ago. The prescription otherwise contains all required details. The patient says the delay was due to travel. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: D — The prescription is outside the 28-day validity period for a Schedule 2 controlled drug

Prescriptions for Schedule 2, 3 and 4 controlled drugs are generally valid for 28 days. Oxycodone is a Schedule 2 controlled drug. A prescription presented after the validity period should not be dispensed and the patient should be referred for a new prescription.

Reference: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; MEP