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Emergency supply of POM — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsEmergency supply of POMGPhC CRA

A regular patient asks for an emergency supply of sertraline 50mg tablets because she is away from home and has run out. The pharmacy record confirms a recent repeat supply and the pharmacist is satisfied there is an immediate need. She takes no controlled drugs. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: D — make an emergency supply of a suitable quantity and record it in the POM register

Sertraline is a prescription-only medicine and may be supplied at a patient's request as an emergency supply when the legal conditions are met. The pharmacist must interview the patient, be satisfied there is immediate need, and record the supply in the POM register. The quantity should be appropriate, commonly up to 30 days for most POMs. Sertraline is not a controlled drug.

Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; MEP