emergency supply question. . .

[Mr Pharm S]

In the M.E.P is lists conditions that need to be satisfied to do the supply.

'at the request of a patient:

a)
ii) that treatment with the POM requested has on a previous occasion been prescribed by a Doctor . . . for the person requesting it '

Im trying to remember at Uni we had a time scale we used, ie the item had been prescribed in the past six months, although the MEP just states that the item has to have been previously prescribed by a Doctor.

Any one got any guide lines or just good advice on a time scale?

If I had been prescribed amoxicillin when I was 12 years old I could really do an emergency supply for a five day course since it has previously been prescribed by a Doctor - Surely not!!!!

[johnep]

Re: emergency supply question. . .

I have at back of my mind that should be some sort of evidence that pt had during last month and is still on treatment. Ie chronic rather than acute.
johnep

[lamzee]

Re: emergency supply question. . .

At the end of the day whatever you do is correct, because you are the professional, and the one with the responsibility to make your own decision and choices.

(Generally, I let them have it if it's reasonable, a repeat, and they are prepared to pay!)