Further refills require approval from the clinician. No Main. Search Search this site:. The PRU reports that large numbers of forged prescriptions for Schedule 8 drugs, such as high strength oxycodone and alprazolam tablets, and fentanyl transdermal patches, have been presented and dispensed at some pharmacies.
This is of serious concern because of the risks associated with the abuse of these products, which may cause overdose or death. Note that if presented with a forged prescription for a Schedule 4 or Schedule 8 drugs, a pharmacist must retain the prescription and report the incident to NSW Police.
Reporting lost, stolen or forged prescriptions To report prescription stationery or prescriptions lost, stolen or forged, submit a Notification Form of Lost, Stolen or Forged Prescription. Legislation The reporting of lost, stolen or forged prescriptions to the Pharmaceutical Regulatory Unit is not mandatory under the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act Current as at: Friday 29 October Contact page owner: Pharmaceutical Services.
Box , Therry Road. Clinicians in practice with multiple-providers should establish and circulate a uniform, clinic-wide policy among patients and staff, to avoid confusion about what they do. If you are not replacing the lost medication, you will need to inform the patient about the potential for withdrawal, and offer to prescribe medications to help diminish withdrawal symptoms.
The problem of reports of stolen prescriptions is more ominous because there is another person involved, and potentially, another person has been put at risk. Medication theft is a situation that requires some form of investigation and should be reported to the appropriate authorities.
It is important for the patient to think about who might have stolen the medication. In my clinical practice I do not provide an early refill for a stolen prescription.
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