Acts and Regulations

Question 1

Which Act and Regulation controls the misuse of drugs

Answer 1

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 and Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1977

Question 2

Schedules of the Act

Answer 2

1) Classify controlled drugs into various classes depending on the risk to the public.
2) Regulations provide for the prescription and storage of controlled drugs.

Question 3

Which Act states the four classifications and schedules of medicines

Answer 3

The Medicines Act 1981

Question 4

Health and Disability Services (safety) Act 2001

Answer 4

1) Medicine management standards are the employers’ responsibility - standards to establish safe and reasonable levels of services for consumers.
2) Quality and risk management systems - standards to reduce risk to consumers from these services.