Original pack dispensing (OPD)

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This guide is for community pharmacists and their teams to support them with the original pack dispensing (OPD) +/- 10% rule. This includes the requirement to use your professional judgement and consider whether OPD is reasonable and appropriate on a case-by-case basis. 

Superintendents may also find this guide helpful in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs).

This guide helps you to exercise your professional judgement and consider different factors that may affect your person-centred decision and help you overcome potential challenges. 

Published: 1 January 2025
Updated: 2 January 2025

Sections on this page

  • What’s changed
  • What the OPD +/- 10% rule applies to
  • When to use the OPD +/- 10% rule
    • Four steps to safely use OPD with professional judgement
  • Considerations for the OPD +/- 10% rule
  • Other considerations to support implementation
  • Further information

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