Controlled Drugs Background and Schedules Flashcards
What regulates all medicines for human use?
Human Medicines Regulation 2012
What regulates narcotics and other controlled drugs?
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 & associated regulations
Who administrates the HMR and Medicines Act 1968?
The Department of Health and Social Care
Who administers The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971?
The Home Office
What does the The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 do?
Controls dangerous/harmful drugs designated as control drugs. (is restrictive -> prohibits use)
Who permits use of CD?
The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001
What is the difference between The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001?
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 prohibits all CD
The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 provides exceptions so CD can be used in medicine.
How are control drugs classified?
Schedules 1-5: CDs used as medicines legally
Classes A,B,C- penalty for illegal possession
Who is classification for CDs decided by?
The Advisory Council (advises government)
Who is in the advisory council?
people experienced in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry and chemistry
What is the penalty for possession of a Class A drug?
up to 7 years in prison, unlimited fine, or both
What is the penalty for dealing of a Class A drug?
up to life in prison unlimited fine, or both
What is the penalty for possession of a Class B drug?
up to 5 years in prison, unlimited fine, or both
What is the penalty for dealing of a Class B drug?
up to 14 years in prison, unlimited fine, or both
What is the penalty for possession of a Class C drug?
up to 2 years in prison unlimited fine, or both
What is the penalty for dealing of a Class C drug?
up to 14 years in prison, unlimited fine, or both