The difference between a signed order and a private prescription???

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Looking to know could someone help me brush up on my pharmacy legislation knowledge?

What would be the difference between a signed order and a private prescription with regards to a GMC Registered Dr in charge of a local football team, looking antibiotics, inhalers etc etc to take along with the team on a foreign trip?

P.s - don't have a current MEP at home with me/is in work..

[Pharmanaut]

Looking to know could someone help me brush up on my pharmacy legislation knowledge?

What would be the difference between a signed order and a private prescription with regards to a GMC Registered Dr in charge of a local football team, looking antibiotics, inhalers etc etc to take along with the team on a foreign trip?

P.s - don't have a current MEP at home with me/is in work..

A prescription is for an individual.
A signed order is 'for use in the practice' - no individual stated.
Up to the practitioner what they do with it.