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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.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I have had this happen several times in my career, and it seems to be happening more often lately. When I suspect a prescription is forged or fraudulent, I assess the situation and determine if I think the patient will become violent. If the patient is agitated and I believe they will become violent, I call security or the police immediately. If they seem calm, I would discreetly call the prescriber to determine if the prescription is real. If the prescription is falsified, I will call the police. If the prescription is valid, I will fill the prescription."

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