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Private Schedule 2 CD prescription — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPharmacy Law and EthicsPrivate Schedule 2 CD prescriptionGPhC CRA

A Schedule 2 controlled-drug prescription specifies weekly instalments but omits wording allowing supply when the pharmacy is closed. The due date falls on a bank holiday. What should the pharmacist do?

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Correct answer: C — Follow the legal instalment direction and contact the prescriber

Controlled-drug instalments must follow the written direction. Early supply on closure days depends on appropriate wording; the pharmacist cannot independently rewrite the prescription. Contact the prescriber and use the applicable legal and local escalation process.

Reference: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/students-and-trainees/pharmacist-education-and-training/registration-assessment