09+L02

=PEL Core Topics - Law=

//understanding the regulations telephone and facsimile prescriptions ( //Controlled Substances Act 1984 or The Pharmacists Act 1991//)//

(2) A prescriber may, if of the opinion that good reason exists for doing so, give a prescription for a drug to a pharmacist by telephone, facsimile transmission or some other form of electronic transmission. (3) If, in accordance with subregulation (2), a prescription is given by telephone or by some form of electronic transmission (other than facsimile), the prescriber— (a) must give the pharmacist the following information: (i) his or her name and full address; and (ii) the full name and address of the person to whom the drug is to be supplied; and (iii) the name, dose form and (if relevant) the route of administration of the drug to be dispensed; and (iv) where applicable—the strength of the drug to be dispensed; and (v) the dose of the drug to be administered to the person for whom the drug is prescribed or to the animal in relation to which the drug is prescribed; and (vi) the total amount of the drug to be dispensed; and (vii) the frequency at which the drug is to be administered; and (b) must, immediately after giving the prescription by that method, complete a written prescription that— (i) clearly states that it is given in confirmation of the prescription given by telephone or by electronic transmission (as the case may be) on the particular date on which it was so given; and (ii) otherwise complies with these regulations; and (c) must— (i) where the prescription is for a drug of dependence, forward the written prescription to the pharmacist within 24 hours of giving the prescription by telephone or by electronic ransmission; or (ii) in any other case, forward the written prescription to the pharmacist as soon as practicable after giving the prescription by that method.

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[|Controlled Substances (Poisons) Regulations 1996]