1LikesI had a private script for sildenafil dated 15/01/09 with a note "repeat 12 times". How long is that script valid for? Does the 6-month rule apply to private prescriptions?
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I had a private script for sildenafil dated 15/01/09 with a note "repeat 12 times". How long is that script valid for? Does the 6-month rule apply to private prescriptions?
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As far as I remember its valid for 13 dispensings or until the paper falls to pieces <g>.Originally Posted by philly
Wise to check that the patient has not developed any condition or had any medication added that is contraindicated or interacts in the meantime. Get patient to initial it?
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IIRC off the top of my head 6 months for first dispensing, indefinate for repeats (until final repeat collected). Daft isn't it?
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I agree with the answer given that the first dispensing must be within 6 months but the remaining repeats are not on a time limit. In practice I would be uncomfortable dispensing after 2 years as I always look at x 12 and imagine that the GP's intention is monthly intervals. I guess I would dispense if we are now on the 10th repeat but query if it is only repeat 3 and it appears that he has not been using the sildenafil for the past few months. That feels like a first supply ethically. It is legally permitted but so much could have changed in his general health and other medication in that time that I would want to raise a query.
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