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Controlled drug owing — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardDispensing and SupplyControlled drug owingGPhC CRA

A patient brings an owing note for 14 oxycodone MR 10 mg tablets from a Schedule 2 CD prescription. The original prescription was dated 29 days ago and the pharmacy stock arrived today. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: A — The owing cannot be supplied after the 28-day validity period

For Schedule 2, 3 and 4 controlled drugs, owings must be supplied within the prescription validity period. An owing note does not extend the 28-day legal validity. The pharmacist should explain the issue and contact the prescriber for a new prescription if treatment is still needed.

Reference: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; BNF; MEP