Controlled drug accountable officer

Question 1

Roles

Answer 1

1) Analyse NHS/private prescribing of CD’s
2) Request declarations of self assessment
3) Periodic inspections
4) Ensure adequate steps taken to protect patients/public about inappropriate use of CD’s
5) Convene incident panels to investigate concerns
6) Ensure individuals working with CD’s have appropriate training

Question 2

What is an LIN?

Answer 2

Local intelligence network

Led by lead CDAO, it has representatives from responsible bodies:
Police, CCG, prescription pricing division (PPD), care quality commission (CQC), NHS protect, local authorities and designated bodies

Question 3

Types of incidences that are reported

Answer 3

Suspected fraudulent activity/theft
Balance discrepancies
Dispensing/prescribing errors
Wrong form
Poor governence