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Repeat prescription validity — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPharmacy Law and EthicsRepeat prescription validityGPhC CRA

A patient presents a repeatable private prescription for ramipril dated 7 months ago. It states 'repeat x 5' and has been dispensed twice previously. The patient has run out and asks for another dispensing today. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: A — the first dispensing must occur within 6 months, and further repeats should follow legal validity rules

Most repeatable prescriptions for POMs must first be dispensed within 6 months of the appropriate date. Subsequent repeat dispensing is subject to the legal framework and the prescriber's directions. The pharmacist should not assume an expired or invalid prescription can continue indefinitely. Ramipril is not a controlled drug and does not require a CD requisition.

Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; MEP