PDL recognises that when a prescription is not available, pharmacists could face a challenge to maintain continuity of care while complying with regulatory and professional obligations.
They must then decide whether the supply (or non-supply) is supported by a lawful and appropriately documented pathway.
The phrase “owing prescription” is commonly used in pharmacy practice. However, that term does not appear in pharmacy regulations. Dispensing software may allow an item to be recorded as an “owing” as an administrative function, but this does not create a lawful basis for supply.
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