A regular patient requests an emergency supply of sertraline 100 mg tablets because she has run out while away from home. You interview her, confirm

Question

A regular patient requests an emergency supply of sertraline 100 mg tablets because she has run out while away from home. You interview her, confirm previous use from her summary care record, and decide the supply is clinically appropriate. What is the legal classification/requirement?

Accepted Answer

A pharmacist may make an emergency supply of a POM at the patient's request

Answer

A CD register entry is required before the medicine is handed out

Answer

A PGD is required before any sertraline tablets can be supplied

Answer

A signed prescription must be obtained before supply is made

Answer

A supply can be made for 6 months because treatment is stable

Emergency supply of POM — GPhC CRA MCQ

A regular patient requests an emergency supply of sertraline 100 mg tablets because she has run out while away from home. You interview her, confirm previous use from her summary care record, and decide the supply is clinically appropriate. What is the legal classification/requirement?