18 Questions
Who can be considered a controlled drug Prescriber according to NZePS guidelines?
Medical Practitioner, Dentist, Nurse Practitioner, Midwife, Designated Prescriber Nurse, Designated Prescriber Pharmacist, Veterinarian
What is the consequence of forward dating controlled drug prescriptions under NZePS rules?
No forward dating of prescriptions is allowed
Are controlled drug Prescription Forms written by overseas Prescribers who are not registered to practice in New Zealand legal?
No, they are not legal
If a Provider is unsure about the registration or signature of the Prescriber, what checks should be made?
Check the Prescriber’s annual practising certificate or their registration with their Regulatory Body
What is the purpose of NZePS in relation to issuing controlled drug prescriptions?
To eliminate the need to hand-write triplicate CD prescriptions
Where can one find information about the prescribing rules related to controlled drugs?
What are the legal and contractual requirements for Class A, B, and specified Class C controlled drug prescriptions?
The legal and contractual requirements include using an H572 or H572M triplicate Prescription Form completed in the Prescriber's handwriting with their signature, or an NZePS controlled drug Prescription Form electronically generated with a barcode.
What is the key difference between a Prescription Form for buprenorphine on its own and a Prescription Form for buprenorphine plus naloxone?
The Prescription Form for buprenorphine on its own must meet all specified requirements, while the form for buprenorphine plus naloxone does not have to meet those requirements.
What are the two physical types of controlled drug Prescription Forms mentioned?
The two types are a barcoded NZePS controlled drug Prescription Form and a triplicate form.
What is the main distinction between an H572 and an H572M triplicate Prescription Form?
The H572M form is specifically provided by the Director General of Health.
Why are NZePS controlled drug Prescription Forms considered signature exempt?
NZePS forms do not require a paper copy with the Prescriber signature in their own handwriting, as they contain a barcode that is scanned.
What action is taken if the barcode on an NZePS controlled drug Prescription Form fails to scan?
If the barcode scan fails on an NZePS form, the barcode number can be manually entered.
What information must be included on a controlled drug Prescription Form?
Date, prescriber details, patient details, name of the drug, strength, total amount, dose, frequency
How should the prescriber's details be presented on a controlled drug Prescription Form?
Full name, physical work address or postal address, telephone number
What information about the patient should be included on a controlled drug Prescription Form?
Surname, given name, physical address, date of birth, age in years and months if under 12
How should the controlled drug be named on a Prescription Form?
In full or abbreviated using recognized titles like BP or BPC
Why should unusual or dangerous doses on a Prescription Form be underlined and initialled by the Prescriber?
To ensure proper administration and avoid errors
What is the significance of the date on a controlled drug Prescription Form?
To indicate when the form was signed or generated
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