controlled drugs Flashcards
what is a controlled drug
any drug classifies by the misuse of drugs act 1971
what are the areas of management of controlled drugs
- manufacture
- sale
- transport
- storage
- possession
- supply
- administration
- destruction
- governance and accountability
how is the manufacture of controlled drugs kept legal
companies hold a domestic licence from the home office
what is a controlled drugs record
2 year register of controlled drugs inline with regulation 23 of misuse of drugs regulation 2001
what regulation covers the storage of controlled drugs
the misuse of drugs regulations 1973
how are registered paramedics allow to possess controlled drugs
they are exempt under the group authority from the secretary of state for NHS
which controlled rugs can paramedics supply
- diazepam and morphine
- future exemptions on midazolam and lorazepam
what controlled drug administration are paramedics exempt
- IV morphine
- oral morphine
- diazepam
which controlled drugs can have a PGD written
- 2: ketamine
- 3: midazolam
- 4: all
- 5: all
how are controlled drugs destroyed
- in the presence of a witness
- rendered irretrievable before disposal
- documented destruction
what is the controlled drugs accountable officer (CDAO)
- safe management and use of CDs
- ensure system is in place for recording concerns and reporting incidence
