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Can pharmacist independent prescribers prescribe pharmacy only preparations containing schedule 5 controlled drugs e.g. co-codamol 8/500?

April 26, 2017containing controlled independent pharmacist pharmacy preparations prescribe prescribers schedule

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Can pharmacist independent prescribers prescribe pharmacy only preparations containing schedule 5 controlled drugs e.g. co-codamol 8/500?

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Pharmacist independent prescribers are not currently permitted to independently prescribe, administer in their own right or direct the administration of controlled drugs, including schedule 5 controlled drugs which may appear in pharmacy only preparations that are available for over the counter sale. (See Medicines, Ethics and Practice: A guide for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Number 34 July 2010. Section 1.2.14). The legislation on nurse and pharmacist independent prescribers prescribing controlled drugs is due to change, please see the question below.