STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE No: 6
Handing out Prescriptions
1st Draft for comment and amendment 18th April 2004
PURPOSE
To ensure patient safety
To ensure the correct item and quantity are supplied

SCOPE
This SOP applies to all NHS and Private prescriptions from all prescribers. 
PROCEDURE
Patient calls and gives name
Locate the completed prescription
If Pharmacist counseling is required, ask the Pharmacist to deal with the patient
Confirm the Patients details on the label, ASK THE PATIENT HIS ADDRESS, Do not state an address, but get the patient t give you his address
Check the prescription has been signed in the appropriate places or that the fees have been collected
Hand out the prescription, asking if there are any other questions or information required



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