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Emergency supply patient request — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsEmergency supply patient requestGPhC CRA

A patient on holiday asks for an emergency supply of ramipril 5mg because his GP surgery is closed and he has run out. He can describe the dose, the pharmacy has supplied it before, and it is not a controlled drug. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: B — An emergency supply at the patient's request may be made if legal conditions are met

Pharmacists may make an emergency supply of many POMs at a patient's request if statutory conditions are satisfied. The pharmacist must interview the patient, be satisfied there is immediate need, and make appropriate records. Quantity limits and exclusions apply. The medicine remains a POM and should be labelled appropriately.

Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; MEP