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Who can request signed orders and requisitions and what
can they order?

It's crucial to ensure that the person or organisation requesting the medicine is legally
allowed to do so. Different prescribers have different rights, so a quick check is always a
good idea. Some professions, such as paramedics, can obtain medicines via signed orders/
requisitions without being a prescriber.

CPE: Who can prescribe what? https://cpe. GOV.UK Rules for the sale, supply and
org.uk/dispensing-and-supply/prescription- administration of medicines for specific
processing/receiving-a-prescription/who- HCPs Rules for the sale, supply and
can-prescribe-what/ administration of medicines for specific
healthcare professionals - GOV.UK

Record keeping

When you supply a prescription-only medicine (POM) from a pharmacy, it's important to
keep a record. An entry into the register must be made. It must include:

• The date the POM was supplied
• The name, quantity and, where it is not apparent,
formulation and strength of the POM supplied
• The name and address, trade, business or profession of the person receiving
the medicines.
• The purpose for which it was sold or supplied.

Supplying signed orders/requisitions

• The medicines supplied do not require labelling, which makes things a bit simpler
• Only supply full packs, and make sure the signed order or requisition reflects this.

Pricing with transparency

Pricing is up to the pharmacy, but here are some friendly suggestions:
• Use the list price – the price you paid for the item
• The NHS dictionary of medicines and devices (dm+d) can help with branded
products for an indicative price.
• For items over £100, add a 2% net ingredient cost supplement (apply this to
individual items, not the whole order)
• As it is a sale VAT is required to be added at 20%
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Information Advisor

Get in touch with the team!

Our Information Services team is always ready to assist you with any
queries you may have. If you need advice or guidance, don’t hesitate
to reach out!
Phone 0800-783-5709 option 2
Monday - Friday 9am to 6pm

Email information.services@numark-central.co.uk
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