SOP for dosset boxes

[evedawn]

Does anyone know where i can find the standard operating procedure for the dispensing of dosset boxes?
(The boxes with tiny compartments for tabs detailing days of the week etc)

I have looked on the NHS sites as well as the Royal pharamceutical sites?

This may be the incorrect section to post it under so I am also going to post under how it works and jobs and education?

[bednobs]

there isnt, as far as i'm aware a sop for this - each individual organisation a person works for decides whether they will do dosssete boxes or not. Or do you mean dispensing them from a pharmacy?

[evedawn]

thanks bedknob . I work in a dispensing GP practice,

for a dispensing GP and have been asked to get involved with the dispensing of dossets.

In my mind I am concerned as I feel that TWO people should be present at the time of dispensing and sorting one to actually dispense and one to double check that the correct tabs go into the box.

the way it is currently being done is ONE person dispenses (whilst seeing to patients at the desk, and phones, and chaperoning for GP etc) and the thereafter makes a writtten note of the description of tabs (colour size etc) the 2nd check by 2nd individual is often only done the following day....i feel that this is open to error.

when i said that i would be very reluctant to assist under these (above) conditions I was told that legally the way it is done is fine. (well it may well be legal but...is it safe?!)

your opinions would be appreciated.

[evedawn]

ooops -spelt ur name wrong....bednobs (no "k" and 1 "s")

[bednobs]

as far as i'm aware, in dispensing practices, there is only a voluntary code of practice relating to dispensing - in theory anyone could do the dispensing because ultimately the GP's take responsibility for any mistakes that are made. Of course, with the dawn primarolo white paper/consultation out now that will change in the future, so as far as i'm aware the dispensary could ask the cleaner to come in and do the dossette boxes and that would be legal. Might i suggest you contact either the medicines mangement team at your local PCT or alternatively, the PALS (patient advice and liaison servce) at your local pct