CD Law Flashcards

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1
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Which CDs are included in Schedule 2?

A

Opiates (diamorphine, morphine, oxycodone, methadone, pethidine), major stimulants (amphetamines, methylphenidate), quinalbarbitone, ketamine.

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Which CDs are included in Schedule 3?

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Minor stimulants, buprenorphine, temazepam, tramadol, midazolam, phenobarbital, gabapentin, pregabalin.

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Which Schedule 3 CDs do not require safe custody (i.e. they aren’t required to be kept in the CD cabinet)?

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Phenobarbital, mazindol, meprobamate, midazolam, tramadol, pentazocine, phentermine, gabapentin, pregabalin.

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4
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When where gabapentin and pregabalin rescheduled as Schedule 3 CDs?

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1st April 2019.

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5
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How is Schedule 4 split?

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Into CD Benz POM (Part 1) and CD Anab POM (Part 2).

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Which CDs are included in Schedule 4 Part 1?

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Most of the benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (e.g. zopiclone), Sativex (cannabinoid spray).

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Which CDs are included in Schedule 4 Part 2?

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Most anabolic and androgenic steroids, clenbuterol, growth hormones.

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Which CDs are included in Schedule 5?

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Preparations of certain CDs exempt from full control due to their presence being in particularly low strengths.

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Prescriptions for which schedules are exempt from CD prescription requirements?

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Schedules 4 and 5.

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10
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Prescriptions for which schedules have a validity of 28 days?

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Schedules 2, 3 and 4.

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Prescriptions for which schedules require the prescribers address to be from within the UK?

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Schedules 2 and 3.

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12
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Which schedules can be legally prescribed by EEA and Swiss prescribers?

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Schedules 4 and 5.

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13
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Prescriptions for which schedules are able to be repeated should the prescriber write this on the prescription?

A

Schedules 4 and 5.

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14
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Which schedules are able to be supplied as an emergency supply?

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Schedules 4 and 5.

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15
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Which Schedule 3 CD is exempt from emergency supply restrictions?

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Phenobarbital for epilepsy requested by a UK registered prescriber.

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16
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If a patient currently using CDs for medical purposes intends to travel abroad, to which organisation should they be signposted for advice?

A

The Home Office and NHS website.

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17
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What are the legal requirements for a CD requisition?

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Signature of the recipient, name of the recipient, address of the recipient, profession/occupation, total quantity of the drug, purpose of the requisition.

18
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Which organisations are exempt from the requirements for CD requisitions?

A

Hospices and prisons.

19
Q

Are supplied of CDs against a faxed or photocopied form legally valid?

A

No.

20
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In an emergency, a doctor or dentist can be supplied with a Schedule 2 or 3 CD. What is required in this instance?

A

A requisition will be supplied within the next 24 hours. Failure to do so is an offence on the behalf of the HCP.

21
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Where CDs are collected by a messenger on behalf of the purchaser, what is required?

A

A written authorisation provided to the supplying pharmacist empowering the messenger to receive the medicines on behalf of the purchaser.

22
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What must be done when CD requisitions are received?

A

They must be indelibly marked with the supplier’s name and address. Stamps must be clear and legible. The original form must be sent to the relevant NHS agency. A copy should be retained for 2 years (Good Practice).

23
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Which CDs can a midwife obtain?

A

Diamorphine, morphine, pethidine.

24
Q

What must be included on a CD order made by a midwife?

A

Name, occupation, name of the patient, purpose, total quantity, signature of medical officer appointed to oversee midwives in the area.

25
Q

What is required to be present on a CD prescription?

A

Signature, date, prescribers address, dose, form, strength, total quantity (W&F), name of patient, address of patient, for dental use (if applicable), instalment direction (if applicable).

26
Q

What do the DoH recommend with regards to prescribed quantity of CDs?

A

They should not exceed 30 days (not a legal req.).

27
Q

How many missed doses of an instalment CD would require you to refuse supply and inform the prescriber?

A

Usually three (or whatever the local agreement states).

28
Q

What amendments can pharmacists make to technical errors on CD prescriptions?

A

Minor typographical errors, spelling mistakes, omission of either words or figures (not both).

29
Q

What must also be included when a pharmacist makes minor amendments to a CD prescription?

A

Name, date, signature, GPhC reg. number.

30
Q

Can amendments be made to a CD prescription in the form of a cover letter?

A

No.

31
Q

What is required when a CD is prescribed privately?

A

The prescription must be on a standard form, the prescriber must include their identification number (issued by the NHS).

32
Q

Do veterinary CD prescriptions need to be on standardised forms?

A

No.

33
Q

Fow how long should veterinary prescriptions for CDs need to be retained?

A

5 years.

34
Q

Which Schedule 3 CDs require safe custody?

A

Temazepam and buprenorphine.

35
Q

Which schedule CDs require denaturing before disposal?

A

Schedules 2, 3 and 4 (Part 1).

36
Q

In what circumstances do CDs being denatures require the presence of an authorised witness?

A

When the stock is expired, unwanted, or obsolete. NOT patient returns.

37
Q

Which schedule of CDs should be entered into the CD returns book?

A

Schedule 2.

38
Q

Which schedule of CDs require a CD register entry?

A

Schedule 2 and Sativex.

39
Q

What must be included in the CD register when CDs are received?

A

Date, name and address of supplier, quantity.

40
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What must be included in the CD register when CDs are supplied?

A

Date, name and address of recipient, details of authority to possess (prescriber details), quantity, details of person collecting, was proof of identity requested, was proof of identity shown.