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Schedule 2 CD prescription requirements — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsSchedule 2 CD prescription requirementsGPhC CRA

A patient presents a private prescription for morphine sulfate modified-release 30mg tablets, one tablet twice daily, quantity 56 tablets. The prescription has the prescriber's signature, address, date and dose, but the total quantity is written only in figures. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: D — the total quantity must be stated in both words and figures before supply

Morphine is a Schedule 2 controlled drug and prescriptions must meet additional legal wording requirements. The total quantity must be stated in both words and figures. A Schedule 2 CD prescription is generally valid for 28 days from the appropriate date. Making a register entry does not correct a defective prescription.

Reference: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; MEP