3.3.4 Forged prescriptions

• What should a pharmacist be alert to regarding prescriptions?

     a) The handwriting of the prescriber

     b) The possibility that any prescription could be a forgery

     c) The type of medicine being prescribed

     d) The pharmacist's own mood

  The possibility that any prescription could be a forgery
• Which of the following is NOT a part of the checklist to detect fraudulent prescriptions?

     a) Is the patient known?

     b) Is the medicine commonly misused?

     c) Is the patient's insurance information provided?

     d) Is the prescriber known?

  Is the patient's insurance information provided?
• What action should a pharmacist take if a prescription seems suspicious?

     a) Immediately fill the prescription

     b) Contact the patient to confirm details

     c) Use contact details from the prescription to reach the prescriber

     d) Scrutinise the signature carefully and possibly check against a known genuine prescription

  Scrutinise the signature carefully and possibly check against a known genuine prescription
• Which of the following is NOT an appropriate action to take when investigating a suspicious prescription?

     a) Confirm details with the prescriber

     b) Use contact details from the prescription to reach the prescriber

     c) Scrutinise the patient's behaviour

     d) Use contact details obtained from a source other than the suspicious prescription

  Use contact details from the prescription to reach the prescriber
• What should a pharmacist do if they suspect a fraudulent prescription?

     a) Refer the matter to NHS Counter Fraud Services

     b) Discuss the issue with other pharmacists

     c) Use professional judgment to decide whether to refer the matter to authorities

     d) Ignore the suspicion and fill the prescription

  Use professional judgment to decide whether to refer the matter to authorities
• What should a pharmacist do if the behaviour of a patient seems indicative of a fraudulent prescription?

     a) Politely refuse to fill the prescription

     b) Contact the patient's family members

     c) Report the concern to authorities if necessary

     d) Ignore the behaviour and fill the prescription

  Report the concern to authorities if necessary
• Why is it important for a pharmacist to scrutinise the signature on a prescription carefully?

     a) To verify the handwriting

     b) To check if the prescriber is a doctor

     c) To confirm if it's the patient's signature

     d) To identify potential forgeries

  To identify potential forgeries
• What action should a pharmacist take if a prescription appears to be for a large or excessive quantity?

     a) Fill the prescription as requested

     b) Verify with the patient's insurance company

     c) Use professional judgment and possibly consult with the prescriber

     d) Ignore the quantity and fill the prescription

  Use professional judgment and possibly consult with the prescriber
• What should a pharmacist do if the patient seems nervous or agitated when presenting a prescription?

     a) Fill the prescription without question

     b) Politely refuse to fill the prescription

     c) Report the concern to authorities if necessary

     d) Discuss the issue with other pharmacists

  Report the concern to authorities if necessary
• If a prescription is suspected to be fraudulent, what could be a possible action to take concerning the prescriber?

     a) Ignore the suspicion and fill the prescription

     b) Report the concern to authorities if necessary

     c) Fill the prescription but monitor the patient's behaviour

     d) Use contact details from the prescription to reach the prescriber

  Report the concern to authorities if necessary