The signed order needs to be retained for two years from the date of supply or an entry made into the Prescription-Only-Medicine (POM) register. Even where the signed order is retained it is good practice to make a record in the POM register for audit purposes. In line with normal record keeping requirement an entry in the POM register must include:
- Date the POM was supplied
- Name, quantity and where it is not apparent formulation and strength of POM supplied
- Name and address, trade, business or profession of the person to whom the medicine was supplied
The purpose for which it was sold or supplied.
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