Dispensing an SSP item - Scotland

For prescriptions containing items subject to a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP), the item must be changed at the point of dispensing so that both the label and endorsement reference the SSP.

Two examples below demonstrate how to do this for:

• An item where half of the strength and double the quantity is dispensed.

• An item where the formulation is changed to tablets instead of capsules.

Changing the Strength and Quantity of an SSP Item

To dispense an SSP item and change the strength and quantity being dispensed.

At the dispensing stage:

1. In the Written As section, type the item name and then press Enter on your keyboard.

   

   A message displays advising 'Override dm+d matching', select Yes to override.

   

2. Select the correct item from the product list.

   

   A message displays advising 'The selected item has a different dm+d code than the prescribed', select Yes to keep the selected item.

   

3. Update the Quantity as required.

4. Enter the dosage in the Directions section and include the SSP reference number.

   

5. Select Endorse in the bottom left of the Dispensing screen.

6. From the Endorsements screen, select the Other tab.

   

7. Tick Free Text Endorsement and enter the SSP reference number in the Text section.

   

8. Confirm any warnings to complete the prescription.

Changing the Formulation of an SSP Item

To dispense an SSP item and change the formulation being dispensed.

At the dispensing stage:

1. In the Written As section, type the item name and then press Enter on your keyboard.

   

   A message displays advising 'Override dm+d matching', select Yes to override.

   

2. Select the correct item from the product list.

   

   A message displays advising 'The selected item has a different dm+d code than the prescribed', select Yes to keep the selected item.

   

3. Enter the dosage in the Directions section and include the SSP reference number.

   

4. Select Endorse in the bottom left of the Dispensing screen.

5. From the Endorsements screen, select the Other tab.

   

6. Tick Free Text Endorsement and enter the SSP reference number in the Text section.

   

7. Confirm any warnings to complete the prescription.