Diazepam of a fax?

[culchie82]

In Paddyland it's quite routine to dispense CD's from Faxed scripts, as long as the prescriber's intention is clear and and the actual script can be obtained shortly after.

[hibernia]

In Paddyland it's quite routine to dispense CD's from Faxed scripts, as long as the prescriber's intention is clear and and the actual script can be obtained shortly after.

Wouldn't say it is routine but occasionally it is the only way to deal promptly with the needs of a pallitive care patient, especially those in rural areas whose carers may have to travel some distance to the pharmacy and/or surgery.
I have done it but ONLY when both patient and prescriber are well known to me.

[willerz86]

Perfectly legal to do this as Diazepam is schedule 4 (part 1). Certainly would not be doing it for any schedule 2 or 3 CD however.

A matter of professional judgement it seems....

[Tony Schofield]

Do you mean NI or the republic?

[hibernia]

Do you mean NI or the republic?

I'm in the republic (or the freestate, the twenty-six counties, or 'down there' depending on your outlook) so I can't comment on what happens in NI (or the province, the statelet, the six counties or British occupied Ulster depending on your view.) What term you use is a political minefield so I've copied yours. Culchie originally used the term 'paddyland' which is generally used as a mocking or derogatory term for the whole island.

[shan]

Is it "Diazepam of fax" or "diazepam on fax" ??? I would assume it is the second, so, as the earlier posters said -- No CDs on emergency supply of any route. Its my policy. If it is so urgent they better visit the doctor and get a script or just get in to an Hospital and get treated.

Shan