Prescriptions from the EEA and Switzerland
What to do if you are presented with a prescription from the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, or asked to make an emergency supply by a healthcare professional registered to prescribe in the EEA or Switzerland.
Published: 27 September 2016
Updated: 7 January 2025
This was published when the organisation was the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Sections on this page
- Prescriptions from an approved healthcare professional and country
- Checking registration
- Prescription requirements
- Clinical checks
- Counselling
- Emergency supply
- When to refer
- Communication is key
- Further information