Dispensing PSA Flashcards

Flashcards covering key concepts related to dispensing prescriptions, including legal checks, labeling requirements, emergency supplies, and veterinary medication regulations.

Legal checks for a prescription 7

1. Written in indelible ink

2. Signed by the prescriber

3. Dated

4. Prescriber's address

5. Prescriber's qualification

6. Patient's name/address

7. Patient's age (if under 12)

Key dispensing points from mock 4

1. have the antibiotic duration on the label ‘ take for 7 days)

2. Sch 2 CDs - CD register

3. Cautionary labels

4. Can sometimes figure out quantity to supply from dosage instruction on Rx ( or says it on quantity box)

Steps in the dispensing checklist 6

1. Legal checks

2. Clinical checks

   a) indications
   b) Cautionary & Advisory Labels noted down
   c)admin tasks: CDs, Private Rxs registers, Emergency supply (POM Register) etc

3. Interactions

4. Endorsements

5. Produce label & dispense

6. Accuracy check

Schedule 2 CD prescriptions requirements 5

1. Form & strength,

2. quantity in words and figures, twenty (20)

3. Not Acceptable: Phrases like "as directed" or "when required."

4. Acceptable: Clearly defined doses such as "one as directed" or "one when required."

5. 'For dental treatment' if from dentist

What CD schedules Rx require words and figures

2 & 3

What is required for Schedule 3 CDs in an emergency?

No emergency supply allowed except phenobarbital for epilepsy (max 5 days)

Which Schedule 3 CDs require safe storage?

Required: Temazepam, Buprenorphine
❌ Not required: Phenobarbital, Gabapentin, Midazolam, Pregabalin, Tramadol

What is the max emergency supply for Controlled Drugs (at patient request)? and what is the max emergency supply for other POMs?

Phenobarbital, Schedule 4 & 5 CDs: Max 5 days

Max 30 days

What are the exceptions to emergency supply quantity rules?

• nsulin, creams, asthma inhalers: Smallest pack available

• Oral contraceptives: Full cycle

• Liquid antibiotics: Smallest quantity for full course

What must be included on the label for patientemergency supply?

Emergency supply”

What must be included on a veterinary cascade label?

• Name of prescribing vet

• Name & address of animal owner

• Name & address of pharmacy

• Identification and species of the animal

• Date of supply

• Expiry date

• Name/description of product or active ingredients

• Dosage and administration details

• Storage instructions

• Any necessary warnings

• Withdrawal period if relevant

• “For animal treatment only.”

• “Keep out of the reach of children.”