6- Controlled drugs

Question 1

1)

Answer 1

-Check that the prescriber is known: check address; GMC number; Contact if prescriber is not known

Question 2

2)

Answer 2

-Check the legal requirements that apply to the medicine according to its legal classification

Question 3

3) For S2 CD’s, check that the prescription complies with CD prescription requirements

Answer 3

• If the prescription contains technical errors that we can amend
• Spot a legal problem
• Look at the MEP

Question 4

4)

Answer 4

-Check about making any records: CD reg (CD2), POM reg (CD 3/ CD 2 GP)