Where the quantity ordered by the prescriber is less than the actual pack size and the product is considered a special container, you must supply the special container or a combination of containers nearest to the quantity ordered.
You must endorse the prescription with the number and size of these containers.
Where the quantity ordered falls exactly between 2 containers, you must dispense to the nearest complete container rounding down, unless the quantity ordered is more than halfway into the second pack size such as if:
- 28 tablets are prescribed and 50 is the special container, you must dispense and will be paid for 50
- 84 tablets are prescribed and 60 is the special container, you must dispense and will be paid for 60 tablets
- 84 tablets are prescribed and 50 is the special container, you must dispense and will be paid for 100 tablets
- 450ml is prescribed and 300ml is the special container, you must dispense and will be paid for 300ml
See Part II Clause 10A & Clause 10B of the Drug Tariff for more information.