Classification of Drugs

Question 1

What are the requirements of Schedule 1 drugs?

Answer 1

controlled drugs, little/ no therapeutic value
greatest restrictions- locked in cabinet
not found in practice- home possession ILLEGAL

Question 2

What are the requirements of Schedule 2 drugs?

Answer 2

locked cabinet, receipt/ storage in register
written requests made to wholesaler
E.G: morphine, methadone, pethidine (opioids)

Question 3

What are the requirements of Schedule 3 drugs?

Answer 3

no requirement of recording on register, locked cabinet, written requests to wholesaler
E.G: buprenorphine, pentobarbital, phenobarbital

Question 4

What are the requirements of Schedule 4 drugs?

Answer 4

not necessary to be locked in cabinet,
ketamine- substance of abuse RCVS recommends register/ locked away
E.G: anabolic/ androgenic steroids-

Question 5

What are the requirements of Schedule 5 drugs?

Answer 5

exempt from full control, low strength products, invoices kept for 5 years
E.G: morphine, codeine

Question 6

What legislation enforces this system?

Answer 6

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (2001)