CDs

Question 1

legislation

Answer 1

1. misuse of drugs act 1971- intended to prevent non medical use of certain drugs
2. misuse of drugs regulations 2001- states how CDs may be prescribed, handled, stored and supplied
3. the health cat 2006 introduced accountable officers and SOPs
4. controlled drugs regulations 2013- establishes appropriate arrangements for monitoring and auditing management and use of CDs
5. responsible pharmacist regulations 2008- pharmacies must have SOPs for dealing with CDs
   - enforcement body for CD offences is the home office via police