Where the quantity ordered by the prescriber is less than the actual pack size and the product is considered a special container, you are required to supply the special container or a combination of containers nearest to the quantity ordered, and endorse the prescription with the number and size of these containers.
Where the quantity ordered falls exactly between two containers, you should dispense to the nearest complete container, rounding down, unless the quantity ordered is more than halfway into the second pack size.
For example:
- If 28 tablets are prescribed and 50 is the special container, you should dispense and will be paid for 50
- If 84 tablets are prescribed and 60 is the special container, you should dispense and will be paid for 60 tablets
- If 84 tablets are prescribed and 50 is the special container, you should dispense and will be paid for 100 tablets
- If 450ml is prescribed and 300ml is the special container, you should dispense and will be paid for 300ml
Please see Part II Clause 10A & Clause 10B of the Drug Tariff for more information.