Are British pharmacists "brave enough" to confidently supply medicines to people in genuine need on an emergency supply basis, or are they running scared of the legal department of the RPSGB..the "governing body"?
There appears to be such a stigma amongst pharmacists regarding supply of medicines without prescription in emergency situations...eg. Pallative care patient needs morphine NOW..no script..NO..more than my job's worth..
Without creating a purely legal debate, can I ask you to post your thoughts from both the legal and ethical viewpoints; do we live in fear of being removed from the register for merely carrying out our duty as professionals?
There appears to be such a stigma amongst pharmacists regarding supply of medicines without prescription in emergency situations...eg. Pallative care patient needs morphine NOW..no script..NO..more than my job's worth..
Without creating a purely legal debate, can I ask you to post your thoughts from both the legal and ethical viewpoints; do we live in fear of being removed from the register for merely carrying out our duty as professionals?
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