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Not for MDA prescribing

  • 11-06-2017 11:58AM
    #1
    jennycolgan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi,

    I received a prescription from the hospital, on the end of it has
    "NOT FOR MDA PRESCRIPTIONS"
    Can anyone tell me what it means


Comments

  • #2
    retro:electro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,039 ✭✭✭✭retro:electro


    MDA refers to the Misuse of Drugs Act. So I'm guessing it means take proper care with them and use them as stated on the prescription.


  • #3
    notsoyoungwan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 614 ✭✭✭notsoyoungwan


    anna080 wrote: »
    MDA refers to the Misuse of Drugs Act. So I'm guessing it means take proper care with them and use them as stated on the prescription.

    Nope, it means that particular prescription form cannot be used to prescribe certain drugs that fall under the MDA.


  • #4
    retro:electro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,039 ✭✭✭✭retro:electro


    notsoyoungwan wrote: »
    Nope, it means that particular prescription form cannot be used to prescribe certain drugs that fall under the MDA.

    Ah, I see.


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