NHS Band 7 Pharmacist Mock Interview

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Tell us what you do when you suspect a prescription is forged or fraudulent.

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Krista Wenz
Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

In the UK, pharmacists are taught several ways to identify a possibly forged or fraudulent prescription and what to do in that situation. Some things to look out for include the colour of the prescription form, serial numbers, the date the prescription was issued, the address of the prescriber, alterations or additions, and the signature. Suppose you suspect a prescription is forged or fraudulent. In that case, some tactics to deal with the situation include stalling for time, calling the prescriber, calling the police, requesting backup if working in a large pharmacy, and telling the patient that you suspect the prescription is fraudulent and that the police have been notified. Describe how you would handle this situation, giving a real-life example if you have one. The interviewers want to gain insight into your critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills when faced with this situation to see if you would be a good fit for the NHS.

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