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Schedule 2 CD prescription wording — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPharmacy Law and EthicsSchedule 2 CD prescription wordingGPhC CRA

A private prescription for morphine sulfate oral solution contains the dose and directions but states 'quantity: one bottle' with no total volume. The patient is distressed and says the prescriber is unavailable until tomorrow. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: B — The total quantity must be specified, so the prescription should be queried before supply

Schedule 2 CD prescriptions require specified particulars, including total quantity in words and figures where applicable. 'One bottle' without a total volume is not sufficiently precise. The pharmacist cannot create the missing legal particular independently. The prescription should be queried with the prescriber or appropriate service.

Reference: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; MEP