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    • Who can write a private prescription?
      NHS or private healthcare professionals
    • Who pays for the full cost of a private prescription?
      The patient
    • Can dentists prescribe any POM on a private prescription?
      No, only within their area of competence
    • What is a legal requirement for a private prescription regarding the patient's name?
      Name of the patient
    • What is a legal requirement for a private prescription regarding the patient's address?
      Address of the patient
    • What is a legal requirement for a private prescription regarding the patient's age?
      Required if the patient is under 12 years
    • What is a legal requirement for a private prescription regarding prescriber details?
      Address and type of prescriber
    • What is a legal requirement for a private prescription regarding the prescriber's signature?
      Prescriber’s signature (or advanced electronic signature)
    • What is a legal requirement for a private prescription regarding the date?
      Must include an appropriate date
    • What is the payment equation for private prescriptions?
      Cost of drug + % markup + dispensing fees + container fee
    • Is VAT applied to private prescriptions?
      No, exempt for human use
    • What is the retention period for private prescriptions?
      2 years from sale/supply
    • What must be done with Schedule 2 & 3 CD private prescriptions?
      Submitted to the relevant NHS agency
    • What details must be included in a POM register entry regarding patient details?
      Name and address
    • What details must be included in a POM register entry regarding prescriber details?
      Name and address
    • What dates must be included in a POM register entry?
      Prescription date and supply date
    • What medicine details must be included in a POM register entry?
      Name, form, strength, and quantity
    • What are the good practices for maintaining a POM register?
      • Register title (e.g., “Emergency Supplies”)
      • Include a reference
      • Include the cost of the private prescription
      • Include dose and frequency
      • Record any amendments to the prescription
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