18 Questions
What is the maximum limit on supply of prescription medicines permitted for midwives?
3 months (90 days)
How long can an Oral Contraceptive (OC) be prescribed for?
9 months
For how long are all prescriptions valid according to the Medicines Act 1981?
6 months (180 days)
How long is a prescription for Oral Contraceptives (OC) valid for?
9 months
After how many days will the subsidy for prescriptions lapse, according to the content?
90 days (3 months)
What type of medicine is Tramadol considered under the Medicines Act 1981?
Prescription medicine
What legislation governs the prescribing of medications for animals by veterinarians?
Medicines Act 1981
Which Act regulates the prescribing practices of optometrists and dietitians?
Medicines Act 1981
Who has prescribing rights as per the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003?
Different healthcare professionals
What is the limit on the supply of prescription medicines by midwives?
Health (Needles and Syringes) Regulations 1998
What are the requirements for prescribing Tramadol?
Not specified in the provided text
What are the agencies that the Privacy Act 2020 is applicable to?
All agencies that collect personal information about living individuals
What legal requirement must a veterinarian fulfill when prescribing a prescription medicine for an animal under their care?
Provide the full name & physical address of the animal's owner.
What action can a pharmacy take if they have doubts about a prescription issued by a veterinarian?
Contact the Veterinarian Council of NZ.
Which healthcare professional group has no prescribing rights for controlled drugs?
Optometrists.
What is the difference in prescribing rights among different healthcare professionals according to the Medicines Act 1981?
Prescribing rights depend on the individual's scope of practice.
What limited range of items can Registered Dietitians prescribe?
A limited range of items.
What is the legal requirement for prescribing Tramadol under the Medicines Act 1981?
Not specified in the text provided.
Test your knowledge on the legal requirements of prescribing medicines under the Medicines Act 1981, with a focus on the latest updates including the inclusion of Tramadol. Explore topics such as limits on supply of prescription medicines by midwives and validity periods of prescriptions.
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