CD - Collection of dispensed CD

Question 1

Is it a legal requirement to see a drug misuse patient every day to collect medication?

Answer 1

No – good practice every week

Question 2

Can you supply medication to a representative if the prescription states that the dose must be supervised?

Answer 2

Yes, legally acceptable to confirm verbally w prescriber

Record of conversation must be made

Don’t need to contact if detained by police custody + they are collecting

Question 3

What are the actions required when a dispensed schedule 2 drug is collected by a patient/patient’s representative?

Answer 3

May request evidence of identity

Question 4

What are the actions required when a dispensed schedule 2 drug is collected by a healthcare professional acting in their professional capacity on behalf of the patient?

Answer 4

Unless already known:
Name of healthcare professional
Address
Evidence of identity

Question 5

Is it a legal requirement to ask for evidence of identity of a schedule 2 + 3 CD?

Answer 5

CD 2: Yes

CD 3: good practice