MEP REVISION QUESTIONS WITH
ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
What needs to be entered into the pharmacy record? - Answer-RP name
RP registration number
Date and time became RP
Date and time stopped becoming RP
Absent, date and time (max 2 hours)
How long must the pharmacy record be kept - Answer-5 years
How often should pharmacy procedures by reviewed - Answer-Once every 2 years or
when an incident happens
What are the requirements if the RP is to be absent? - Answer-Must remain contactable
by pharmacy staff
Only where pharmacy can continue to run safely and effectively
If cannot remain contactable then arrange for another pharmacist to be, not another RP
What are the 4 groups of activities that can take place depending on where the RP is
present? - Answer-1. Activities that need the pharmacist to be present, supervising and
RP signed in
2. Activities that can take place with RP in charge under supervision and the pharmacist
may not need to be physically present
3. Activities that can take place with RP in charge but does not require supervision
4. Activities that can take place without an RP
Activities that need the pharmacist to be present, supervising and RP signed in -
Answer-Professional check
P meds
POMs (handing to pt, patient rep or delivery person)
Sale/supply of meds under PGD
Wholesale of meds
Emergency supplies
Activities that can take place with RP in charge under supervision and the pharmacist
may not need to be physically present - Answer-Generating a dispensing label
Taking medicines off the shelf
Assembly of the item
Labelling containers with the dispensing label
,Accuracy checking
Activities that can take place with RP in charge but does not require supervision -
Answer-Sale of GSL meds
Processing waste stock medicine or patient returned meds (non-CDs)
Activities that can take place without an RP - Answer-Ordering stock from wholesalers
Receiving stock from wholesalers (not Cds)
Putting away stock from wholesalers
date checking
stocking pharmacy with consumables
Cleaning
responding to enquiries about medication issues
accessing the PMR
Receiving EPS Rx or collecting from the surgery
processing prescription forms that have been dispensed
delivery person conveying medicines to a patitnet
receiving patient returned meds
What are the 8 essential services in community pharmacy - Answer-1. Dispensing
medicines and appliances
2. Repeat dispensing
3. Clinical governance
4. Disposal of unwanted medicines
5. Signposting
6. Support for self-care
7. Funding for essential services
8. Public health
Revalidation requirements - Answer-4 CPD records (at least 2 planned)
Peer discussion
Reflective account
Who is the foundation pharmacy programme for? - Answer-Recently qualified
Back after a career break
Changing scope of practice, practice environment or working steadily
What are the 9 GphC standards - Answer-1. Person centred care
2. Work in partnership with others
3. Communicate effectively
4. Maintain, develop and use professional knowledge and skills
5. Use professional judgement
6. Behave in a professional manner
7. Respect and maintain the persons confidentiality and privacy
8. Speak up when you have concerns
, 9. Demonstrate leadership
Laws for pharmacy in MEP (3) - Answer-HMR 2012
Medicines act 1968
Vetinary medicines regulations 2013
Legal classes of drugs - Answer-GSL - sold in registered pharmacies but also retail
outlets that can close to the public
PO- pharmacy only - GSL medicine in which manufacturers wish to restrict sales or
supplies through pharmacies only
P- sold from registered pharmacy premises by a pharmacist or person acting under the
direct supervision of the pharmacist. Must not be accessible for self selection
POM
Max pseudoephedrine and ephedrine
what can be sold in one transaction - Answer-720mg pseudoephedrine
180mg ephedrine
Cannot sell both in one transaction
Paracetamol and aspirin max sale - Answer-100 tabs of non-effervescent for both
Codeine and DHC - Answer-Use now restricted for the short term relief of acute
moderate pain not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone, all previous
indications including minor pain, flu, cough, cold and sore throats have been removed.
32 max (effervescent and non-effervescent)
General prescription requirements - Answer-1.Signature - can use an advanced
electronic signature
2. Address
3. Date (valid for 6 months from date signed or date indicated by prescriber as the date
before which it should not be dispensed. Private Rx always date signed)
4. Prescriber particulars
5. Name of patient
6. Address of patient
7. Age if under 12
Can you issue carbon copies of prescriptions? - Answer-Yes as long as they are signed
in ink
Can prescriptions from crown dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man) be
dispensed - Answer-Yes
all requirements met
Sch2 and 3 address must be in uk
emergency supply considered on a case by case basis
Are NHS prescriptions repeatable - Answer-No
ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
What needs to be entered into the pharmacy record? - Answer-RP name
RP registration number
Date and time became RP
Date and time stopped becoming RP
Absent, date and time (max 2 hours)
How long must the pharmacy record be kept - Answer-5 years
How often should pharmacy procedures by reviewed - Answer-Once every 2 years or
when an incident happens
What are the requirements if the RP is to be absent? - Answer-Must remain contactable
by pharmacy staff
Only where pharmacy can continue to run safely and effectively
If cannot remain contactable then arrange for another pharmacist to be, not another RP
What are the 4 groups of activities that can take place depending on where the RP is
present? - Answer-1. Activities that need the pharmacist to be present, supervising and
RP signed in
2. Activities that can take place with RP in charge under supervision and the pharmacist
may not need to be physically present
3. Activities that can take place with RP in charge but does not require supervision
4. Activities that can take place without an RP
Activities that need the pharmacist to be present, supervising and RP signed in -
Answer-Professional check
P meds
POMs (handing to pt, patient rep or delivery person)
Sale/supply of meds under PGD
Wholesale of meds
Emergency supplies
Activities that can take place with RP in charge under supervision and the pharmacist
may not need to be physically present - Answer-Generating a dispensing label
Taking medicines off the shelf
Assembly of the item
Labelling containers with the dispensing label
,Accuracy checking
Activities that can take place with RP in charge but does not require supervision -
Answer-Sale of GSL meds
Processing waste stock medicine or patient returned meds (non-CDs)
Activities that can take place without an RP - Answer-Ordering stock from wholesalers
Receiving stock from wholesalers (not Cds)
Putting away stock from wholesalers
date checking
stocking pharmacy with consumables
Cleaning
responding to enquiries about medication issues
accessing the PMR
Receiving EPS Rx or collecting from the surgery
processing prescription forms that have been dispensed
delivery person conveying medicines to a patitnet
receiving patient returned meds
What are the 8 essential services in community pharmacy - Answer-1. Dispensing
medicines and appliances
2. Repeat dispensing
3. Clinical governance
4. Disposal of unwanted medicines
5. Signposting
6. Support for self-care
7. Funding for essential services
8. Public health
Revalidation requirements - Answer-4 CPD records (at least 2 planned)
Peer discussion
Reflective account
Who is the foundation pharmacy programme for? - Answer-Recently qualified
Back after a career break
Changing scope of practice, practice environment or working steadily
What are the 9 GphC standards - Answer-1. Person centred care
2. Work in partnership with others
3. Communicate effectively
4. Maintain, develop and use professional knowledge and skills
5. Use professional judgement
6. Behave in a professional manner
7. Respect and maintain the persons confidentiality and privacy
8. Speak up when you have concerns
, 9. Demonstrate leadership
Laws for pharmacy in MEP (3) - Answer-HMR 2012
Medicines act 1968
Vetinary medicines regulations 2013
Legal classes of drugs - Answer-GSL - sold in registered pharmacies but also retail
outlets that can close to the public
PO- pharmacy only - GSL medicine in which manufacturers wish to restrict sales or
supplies through pharmacies only
P- sold from registered pharmacy premises by a pharmacist or person acting under the
direct supervision of the pharmacist. Must not be accessible for self selection
POM
Max pseudoephedrine and ephedrine
what can be sold in one transaction - Answer-720mg pseudoephedrine
180mg ephedrine
Cannot sell both in one transaction
Paracetamol and aspirin max sale - Answer-100 tabs of non-effervescent for both
Codeine and DHC - Answer-Use now restricted for the short term relief of acute
moderate pain not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone, all previous
indications including minor pain, flu, cough, cold and sore throats have been removed.
32 max (effervescent and non-effervescent)
General prescription requirements - Answer-1.Signature - can use an advanced
electronic signature
2. Address
3. Date (valid for 6 months from date signed or date indicated by prescriber as the date
before which it should not be dispensed. Private Rx always date signed)
4. Prescriber particulars
5. Name of patient
6. Address of patient
7. Age if under 12
Can you issue carbon copies of prescriptions? - Answer-Yes as long as they are signed
in ink
Can prescriptions from crown dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man) be
dispensed - Answer-Yes
all requirements met
Sch2 and 3 address must be in uk
emergency supply considered on a case by case basis
Are NHS prescriptions repeatable - Answer-No
