Can you self prescribe

Another concern is that residents and other doctors may self-prescribe using free samples from pharmaceutical companies, which could bias the drugs they recommend to patients in the future.

In one study from co-authored by Dr. David Asch at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, 52 percent of young doctors reported self-prescribing during their training. Srijan Sen from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor surveyed residents at 16 United States medical centers during the to and to academic years.

The researchers followed about 1, of the doctors-in-training during their year-long residency with online surveys about medication use every few months. Some states have rules dictating when a physical exam is needed, and some states have special standards for controlled substances.

Where there are exceptions to physical exams, such as cases where telemedicine might be permissible, almost all states still have requirements for a physician-patient relationship and a documented patient evaluation. Below are some additional resources that may provide further guidance on this subject. Clinical Specialty. Information Type Guidance.

Phase of Diffusion. Technology Class. Clinical Category. SourceBase Supplier. Product Catalog. Publication History Publishing History. Who Should Read This. If prescribing for someone close to you, you must keep a clear record of why you prescribed and your relationship with the patient, and tell the patient's GP what you prescribed and any other relevant information, unless the patient objects. As with self-prescribing, prescribing for family or friends can lead to serious consequences, including GMC investigation.

The GMC guidance is clear that you must not prescribe a controlled substance for yourself or anyone close to you unless:.

We have seen a number of cases in which MDU members have prescribed for themselves or those close to them and faced criticism as a result. Benzodiazepines, antibiotics and opiates are among the most common medications prescribed in these cases. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice relating to your own circumstances, please contact one of our advisers.

Home Guidance and advice Self-prescribing. Self-prescribing Self-prescribing can lead to serious consequences.