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Temazepam CD requirements — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsTemazepam CD requirementsGPhC CRA

A prescription for temazepam 10mg tablets has directions 'one at night when required' and quantity '28 tablets'. The patient presents it 20 days after the date. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: B — Supply may be legal if Schedule 3 prescription requirements are otherwise met

Temazepam is a Schedule 3 controlled drug, and prescriptions have 28-day validity with controlled drug prescription requirements. It does not usually require CD register entry in community pharmacy. The prescription date at 20 days is within the validity period. The pharmacist must still check completeness and clinical appropriateness.

Reference: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; MEP