Mr C is an opioid misuser currently on a methadone programme. On Monday morning he collects his weekly instalment of methadone, but soon returns to say that on his way home he accidentally dropped the bottle, which broke. He asks if you can replace it. Which one of the following is the most appropriate response?
A. Dispense the following week’s supply of methadone, and ask Mr C to obtain his next prescription 1 week earlier than usual
B. Agree to provide a substitute bottle, and record the details in the Controlled Drug register
C. Indicate that you are able to provide a substitute bottle, but that you first need to notify the local police
D. Advise Mr C that he will have to go to the nearest Accident and Emergency Department for a duplicate supply
E. Advise Mr C that he will have to go back to the doctor who normally prescribes the methadone for him to request a further prescription
A. Dispense the following week’s supply of methadone, and ask Mr C to obtain his next prescription 1 week earlier than usual
B. Agree to provide a substitute bottle, and record the details in the Controlled Drug register
C. Indicate that you are able to provide a substitute bottle, but that you first need to notify the local police
D. Advise Mr C that he will have to go to the nearest Accident and Emergency Department for a duplicate supply
E. Advise Mr C that he will have to go back to the doctor who normally prescribes the methadone for him to request a further prescription
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