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Pregabalin supply request without prescription — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPharmacy Law and EthicsPregabalin supply request without prescriptionGPhC CRA

A patient's neighbour brings a handwritten note asking the pharmacy to supply the patient's repeat pregabalin because the patient is away. The prescription is not present, and the neighbour does not know the dose. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: C — Decline supply and advise contacting the prescriber or usual pharmacy for an appropriate legal route.

Pregabalin is a Controlled Drug and a POM, and supply requires a valid prescription or a lawful emergency supply route where permitted and clinically justified. A neighbour's note without dose confirmation or prescription is not sufficient. The pharmacist should direct the patient to an appropriate legal route and consider clinical urgency.

Reference: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; Human Medicines Regulations 2012; MEP