Controlled Drug Flashcards
What is controlled drug
A substance which is listed in schedules one to five of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and its
Regulations.’
What is the misuse of Drugs act 1971
Main piece of legislation covering drugs and their categorisation
Controls the availability of drugs considered dangerous or otherwise harmful with a potential for diversion and misuse
What class would injectable forms of class B drugs falls under
Class A
What is the penalties for possessions and supply of Class A drugs
Pos: Up to 7 years imprisonment or an
unlimited fine or both
Sup: Up to life imprisonment or an
unlimited fine or both
What is the penalties for possessions and supply of Class B drugs
Pos: Up to 5 years imprisonment or an
unlimited fine or both
Sup: Up to 14 years imprisonment or an
unlimited fine or both
What is the penalties for possessions and supply of class C drugs
Pos: Up to 2 years imprisonment or an
unlimited fine or both
Sup: Up to 14 years imprisonment or an
unlimited fine or both
What are schedule 1 drugs
CD licence Stringent control. almost prohibited Doctors may not prescribe Pharmacists may not dispense No one may possess unless under licence from home office
What are schedule 2 drugs
CD
Possession illegal without a prescription
destruction of stock by authorised person
Stored in locked cupboard
Registers kept for supply and receipt
Retain invoice for 2 years
What are schedule 3 drugs
No register Possession illegal without prescription Most exempt form safe custody requirements No register requirements Retain invoice for 2 years
What are schedule 4 drugs
No storage requirements
No register requirements
Invoices must be retained
What are schedule 5 drugs
OTC products
Exempt from full control in medicinal products of low strength
low risk abuse
non injectable
How to know what schedule of class a drug is
BNF
What are the requirements for writing a prescription
Indelible ink Name and address of patient Form and strength Total quantity in words and figures Dose
What are the requirements for writing a prescription
Indelible ink Name and address of patient Form and strength Total quantity in words and figures Dose
What are controlled drug accountable officers
Compliance with Misuse of drugs legislation
Systems for recording/reporting concerns/incidents
Range of up to date standard operating procedures to support governance arrangements
Relevant staff receive information, education/training about these arragements
