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POM supply request from surgery — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsPOM supply request from surgeryGPhC CRA

A GP receptionist asks you to supply co-amoxiclav against a telephone request because the prescriber is too busy to issue a prescription today. The patient has not previously used this antibiotic and is waiting in the pharmacy. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: A — Do not supply unless a valid prescription or lawful supply route is in place

Co-amoxiclav is a prescription-only medicine and cannot be supplied merely on an informal telephone request unless a lawful route applies. Emergency supply at a prescriber's request has specific requirements, including an undertaking to furnish a prescription, but the scenario does not establish those conditions. A PGD can be used only if a valid PGD exists and the pharmacist is authorised to operate under it.

Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; MEP