Schedule 2 prescription requirements — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: E — The prescription is not legally valid until the total quantity is in words and figures
Methylphenidate is a Schedule 2 controlled drug. Prescriptions for Schedule 2 and 3 controlled drugs require the total quantity to be stated in both words and figures, alongside other legal particulars. A pharmacist cannot rely on a telephone confirmation to correct this missing legal requirement. The prescription should be returned or amended by the prescriber appropriately before supply.
Reference: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; MEP