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What is the legal definition of a POM?
What is the legal definition of a POM?
Who is authorized to prescribe POMs?
Who is authorized to prescribe POMs?
Where can the legal classification of a POM be found?
Where can the legal classification of a POM be found?
What details must be recorded in the POM register?
What details must be recorded in the POM register?
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When must a record be made in the POM register?
When must a record be made in the POM register?
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What are the legal requirements for the dispensing of forged prescriptions?
What are the legal requirements for the dispensing of forged prescriptions?
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What must repeatable prescriptions be marked with?
What must repeatable prescriptions be marked with?
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How long must prescription records be kept from the date of the last entry in the book?
How long must prescription records be kept from the date of the last entry in the book?
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What is the fate of a non-repeatable private prescription after it has been dispensed?
What is the fate of a non-repeatable private prescription after it has been dispensed?
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What should pharmacists do if they suspect a prescription is a forgery?
What should pharmacists do if they suspect a prescription is a forgery?
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What should be included on a repeatable prescription if there are still repeats outstanding?
What should be included on a repeatable prescription if there are still repeats outstanding?
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What is considered good practice for the transposition of written directions by a pharmacist in a hospital setting?
What is considered good practice for the transposition of written directions by a pharmacist in a hospital setting?
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What is required for online or digital copies of prescriptions to be considered legally valid?
What is required for online or digital copies of prescriptions to be considered legally valid?
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What should be recorded for second and subsequent supplies on a repeat prescription?
What should be recorded for second and subsequent supplies on a repeat prescription?
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What is the fate of an NHS prescription after it has been dispensed?
What is the fate of an NHS prescription after it has been dispensed?
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What is considered good practice for retaining prescription records electronically?
What is considered good practice for retaining prescription records electronically?
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What should be recorded when making an entry on the same day as the sale or supply?
What should be recorded when making an entry on the same day as the sale or supply?
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Which of the following is a legal requirement for prescriptions for POMs?
Which of the following is a legal requirement for prescriptions for POMs?
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What is the validity period of a repeatable prescription?
What is the validity period of a repeatable prescription?
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What is an 'advanced electronic signature'?
What is an 'advanced electronic signature'?
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What is the main challenge with electronic prescriptions?
What is the main challenge with electronic prescriptions?
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What can be prescribed on private prescriptions?
What can be prescribed on private prescriptions?
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Who can issue private prescriptions?
Who can issue private prescriptions?
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What is the legal definition of a Prescription Only Medicine (POM)?
What is the legal definition of a Prescription Only Medicine (POM)?
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Which of the following is a legal requirement for prescriptions for POMs?
Which of the following is a legal requirement for prescriptions for POMs?
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What can be considered an exception to the requirement of a prescription for a POM?
What can be considered an exception to the requirement of a prescription for a POM?
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Where can the legal classification of a Prescription Only Medicine (POM) be found?
Where can the legal classification of a Prescription Only Medicine (POM) be found?
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What must be recorded in the POM register?
What must be recorded in the POM register?
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Who is authorized to prescribe Prescription Only Medicines (POMs)?
Who is authorized to prescribe Prescription Only Medicines (POMs)?
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Which of the following is true regarding retaining prescriptions between repeats?
Which of the following is true regarding retaining prescriptions between repeats?
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What should be recorded in the POM register for every supply of a POM?
What should be recorded in the POM register for every supply of a POM?
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What should pharmacists do with a private prescription (non-repeatable) after it has been dispensed?
What should pharmacists do with a private prescription (non-repeatable) after it has been dispensed?
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What is the legal fate of a non-repeatable private prescription after it has been dispensed?
What is the legal fate of a non-repeatable private prescription after it has been dispensed?
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What is considered good practice for retaining prescription records electronically?
What is considered good practice for retaining prescription records electronically?
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What is required to consider online or digital copies of prescriptions legally valid?
What is required to consider online or digital copies of prescriptions legally valid?
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What is the main challenge with electronic prescriptions?
What is the main challenge with electronic prescriptions?
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Which professionals are authorized to prescribe POMs?
Which professionals are authorized to prescribe POMs?
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What defines good practice for transposing written directions by a pharmacist in a hospital setting?
What defines good practice for transposing written directions by a pharmacist in a hospital setting?
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When should an entry be made in the POM register?
When should an entry be made in the POM register?
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What is an absolute requirement for repeatable prescriptions if there are still repeats outstanding?
What is an absolute requirement for repeatable prescriptions if there are still repeats outstanding?
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How long must prescription records be kept from the date of the last entry in the book?
How long must prescription records be kept from the date of the last entry in the book?
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What is the legal validity period for repeatable prescriptions?
What is the legal validity period for repeatable prescriptions?
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Which of the following professionals is NOT authorized to prescribe POMs?
Which of the following professionals is NOT authorized to prescribe POMs?
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What is the fate of a non-repeatable private prescription after it has been dispensed?
What is the fate of a non-repeatable private prescription after it has been dispensed?
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What is considered good practice for retaining prescription records electronically?
What is considered good practice for retaining prescription records electronically?
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What is the main challenge with electronic prescriptions?
What is the main challenge with electronic prescriptions?
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What is the legal requirement for prescriptions for POMs?
What is the legal requirement for prescriptions for POMs?
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When must a record be made in the POM register?
When must a record be made in the POM register?
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What is an 'advanced electronic signature'?
What is an 'advanced electronic signature'?
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What details must be recorded in the POM register?
What details must be recorded in the POM register?
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Which of the following professionals is NOT authorized to prescribe POMs?
Which of the following professionals is NOT authorized to prescribe POMs?
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What is required for online or digital copies of prescriptions to be considered legally valid?
What is required for online or digital copies of prescriptions to be considered legally valid?
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What should be included on a repeatable prescription if there are still repeats outstanding?
What should be included on a repeatable prescription if there are still repeats outstanding?
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What is the legal definition of a POM?
What is the legal definition of a POM?
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Where can the legal classification of a Prescription Only Medicine (POM) be found?
Where can the legal classification of a Prescription Only Medicine (POM) be found?
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What are the legal requirements for the dispensing of forged prescriptions?
What are the legal requirements for the dispensing of forged prescriptions?
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Who is authorized to prescribe Prescription Only Medicines (POMs)?
Who is authorized to prescribe Prescription Only Medicines (POMs)?
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What details must be recorded in the POM register?
What details must be recorded in the POM register?
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What should be recorded for second and subsequent supplies on a repeat prescription?
What should be recorded for second and subsequent supplies on a repeat prescription?
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What is the legal definition of a 'patient specific direction' (PSD) for a Prescription Only Medicine (POM)?
What is the legal definition of a 'patient specific direction' (PSD) for a Prescription Only Medicine (POM)?
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What are the legal requirements for repeatable prescriptions in terms of the number of repeats allowed, and any exceptions?
What are the legal requirements for repeatable prescriptions in terms of the number of repeats allowed, and any exceptions?
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What are the additional requirements for the supply of medicines under the legal validity of the prescription, and what should be done if the full quantity cannot be supplied?
What are the additional requirements for the supply of medicines under the legal validity of the prescription, and what should be done if the full quantity cannot be supplied?
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What are the requirements for dispensing a medicine exactly as it is written on the prescription for a Prescription Only Medicine (POM)?
What are the requirements for dispensing a medicine exactly as it is written on the prescription for a Prescription Only Medicine (POM)?
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What professionals are considered 'Appropriate Practitioners' authorized to issue prescriptions for Prescription Only Medicines (POMs)?
What professionals are considered 'Appropriate Practitioners' authorized to issue prescriptions for Prescription Only Medicines (POMs)?
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What is the requirement for electronic prescriptions in terms of the signature of the prescriber and the method of transmission?
What is the requirement for electronic prescriptions in terms of the signature of the prescriber and the method of transmission?
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What is the definition of an 'advanced electronic signature' required for electronic prescriptions?
What is the definition of an 'advanced electronic signature' required for electronic prescriptions?
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What are the characteristics of private prescriptions in terms of legal requirements and restrictions?
What are the characteristics of private prescriptions in terms of legal requirements and restrictions?
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What is the definition of a repeatable prescription and are there any legal limits on the number of times it can be repeated?
What is the definition of a repeatable prescription and are there any legal limits on the number of times it can be repeated?
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What are the legal requirements for retaining electronic prescriptions and what is the process for handling undispensed or erroneous prescriptions?
What are the legal requirements for retaining electronic prescriptions and what is the process for handling undispensed or erroneous prescriptions?
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What are the legal requirements for private prescriptions in terms of the date, authenticity, and repetition?
What are the legal requirements for private prescriptions in terms of the date, authenticity, and repetition?
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What is the legal validity period for repeatable prescriptions and are there any exceptions to the number of repeats allowed?
What is the legal validity period for repeatable prescriptions and are there any exceptions to the number of repeats allowed?
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What is the fate of a non-repeatable private prescription after it has been dispensed?
What is the fate of a non-repeatable private prescription after it has been dispensed?
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What should be recorded when making an entry on the same day as the sale or supply?
What should be recorded when making an entry on the same day as the sale or supply?
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What is the legal fate of a non-repeatable private prescription after it has been dispensed?
What is the legal fate of a non-repeatable private prescription after it has been dispensed?
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What is required for online or digital copies of prescriptions to be considered legally valid?
What is required for online or digital copies of prescriptions to be considered legally valid?
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What should pharmacists do if they suspect a prescription is a forgery?
What should pharmacists do if they suspect a prescription is a forgery?
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What is the main challenge with electronic prescriptions?
What is the main challenge with electronic prescriptions?
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What is the legal definition of a Prescription Only Medicine (POM)?
What is the legal definition of a Prescription Only Medicine (POM)?
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What is an 'advanced electronic signature'?
What is an 'advanced electronic signature'?
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What is the legal requirement for prescriptions for POMs?
What is the legal requirement for prescriptions for POMs?
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What defines good practice for transposing written directions by a pharmacist in a hospital setting?
What defines good practice for transposing written directions by a pharmacist in a hospital setting?
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What is considered good practice for retaining prescription records electronically?
What is considered good practice for retaining prescription records electronically?
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What must be recorded in the POM register?
What must be recorded in the POM register?
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