Controlled drugs

Question 1

What are controlled drugs (4)

Answer 1

1. a group of ‘Prescription Only Medicines.’
2. They have additional restrictions that apply to their storage, production, supply and prescription.
3. CDs are controlled because they are liable to abuse and misuse.
4. CDs are classified into one of five Schedules.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the CD schedules (6)

Answer 2

1. determines the controls that are required
2. determines additional prescription requirements
3. determines what records needs to be kept with regards to obtaining and supplying CDs
4. determines where they should be stored in the pharmacy.
5. Some CDs must be stored in a locked cabinet which is often referred to as the CD cabinet.
6. The RP on duty must keep the key to the CD cabinet with them at all times.