CD - requisition requirement

Question 1

What is the approved mandatory requisition form for a CD 1, 2 + 3?

Answer 1

FP10CDF

Question 2

What are the legal requirements for a controlled drug requisition?

Answer 2

Signature of recipient

Name of recipient

Address of recipient

Profession or occupation

Total quantity of drug

Purpose of requisition

Question 3

Which organisations are exempt from using the approved requisition form for schedule 1, 2 + 3?

Answer 3

Prisons

Hospices

Question 4

In an emergency, or you able to supply schedule 2 + 3 CDS without a requisition form?

Answer 4

Yes, but need form within 24 hours

Question 5

Are you able to hand over stock to a messenger on behalf of a purchaser when collecting against a requisition?

Answer 5

Yes however, need written authorisation stating the messenger can receive the medicine on behalf of the purchaser – retained for 2 years

Question 6

Are pharmacists able to requisition schedule 1 CDs?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

What are the legal requirements when a requisition for schedule 1, 2 or 3 CDs are received?

Answer 7

Mark requisition indelibly w/ supplier’s name and address

Send original requisition to relevant NHS agency

Good practice – retain copy for 2 years from date of supply

Question 8

When would the processing requirements for requisitions not apply?

Answer 8

Pharmaceutical manufacturers/wholesalers

Against veterinary - requisitions retained for 5 years

Question 9

Which CDs can a midwife request for, using a midwife supply order?

Answer 9

Diamorphine
Morphine
Pethidine