A prescription for insulin states 'use as directed' with no dose or maximum daily quantity. The patient says doses vary but cannot explain the

Question

A prescription for insulin states 'use as directed' with no dose or maximum daily quantity. The patient says doses vary but cannot explain the regimen. The prescriber is not immediately available. What is the legal classification/requirement?

Accepted Answer

Clarify the directions before supply because safe dosing is not adequately specified

Answer

Supply any insulin dose the patient requests

Answer

Label as 'use as directed' and take no further action

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Ask the patient to write the dose on the label at home

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Dispense a month's supply based on previous stock movement

Prescription direction ambiguity — GPhC CRA MCQ

A prescription for insulin states 'use as directed' with no dose or maximum daily quantity. The patient says doses vary but cannot explain the regimen. The prescriber is not immediately available. What is the legal classification/requirement?