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1
Q

What regulates all medicines for human use?

A

Human Medicines Regulation 2012

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2
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What regulates narcotics and other controlled drugs?

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The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 & associated regulations

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3
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Who administrates the HMR and Medicines Act 1968?

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The Department of Health and Social Care

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4
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Who administers The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971?

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The Home Office

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5
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What does the The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 do?

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Controls dangerous/harmful drugs designated as control drugs. (is restrictive -> prohibits use)

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6
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Who permits use of CD?

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The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001

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7
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What is the difference between The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001?

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The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 prohibits all CD

The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 provides exceptions so CD can be used in medicine.

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8
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How are control drugs classified?

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Schedules 1-5: CDs used as medicines legally

Classes A,B,C- penalty for illegal possession

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9
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Who is classification for CDs decided by?

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The Advisory Council (advises government)

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10
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Who is in the advisory council?

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people experienced in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry and chemistry

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11
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What is the penalty for possession of a Class A drug?

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up to 7 years in prison, unlimited fine, or both

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12
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What is the penalty for dealing of a Class A drug?

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up to life in prison unlimited fine, or both

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13
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What is the penalty for possession of a Class B drug?

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up to 5 years in prison, unlimited fine, or both

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What is the penalty for dealing of a Class B drug?

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up to 14 years in prison, unlimited fine, or both

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15
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What is the penalty for possession of a Class C drug?

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up to 2 years in prison unlimited fine, or both

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16
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What is the penalty for dealing of a Class C drug?

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up to 14 years in prison, unlimited fine, or both

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17
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What is the name for Schedule 1 control drug?

18
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What is the name for Schedule 2 control drug?

19
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What is the name for Schedule 3 control drug?

A

[CD No Reg POM]

20
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What is the name for Schedule 4 control drug?

A

Part I [CD Benz POM]

Part II [CD Anab POM]

21
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What is the name for Schedule 5 control drug?

A

[CD Inv POM/P]

22
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When can a Schedule 1 drug be possessed, produced or supplied?

A

With a license from the Home Secretary

23
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When is a pharmacist allowed possession of a Schedule 1 drug?

A

If for the purpose of destruction or handing over to the police

24
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Should the pharmacist disclose identification to the police for a Schedule 1 drug?

A

The pharmacist should not disclose identification to the police, however if a large amount is handed over and drug dealing is suspected, use discretion.

25
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Is a license needed to to import/export Schedule 2 drugs?

A

Yes a license is needed

26
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When can a pharmacist supply a Schedule 2 drug?

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Only on authority of a prescription.

27
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Does a Schedule 2 drug need safe custody requirements?

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Yes they must all be kept in a CD cupboard except quinalbarbital and all transactions recorded in the CD register.

28
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When do safe custody requirements apply?

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Even with other health professionals, e.g. care homes.

Don’t apply when under direct supervision by pharmacist, e.g. whilst dispensing.

29
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When are safe custody requirements applied for Schedule 3 drugs?

A

temazepam, diethylpropion, buprenorphine and flunitrazepam

30
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Is a record in the CD register needed for Schedule 3 drugs?

31
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How long are Schedule 3 invoices kept for?

32
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What type of drugs are Schedule 5?

A

Dilute preparations of Schedule 2 drugs.

33
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What are the requirements for Schedules 4 & 5 drugs?

A 
No safe custody needed
No entry in CD register
Invoice kept for 2 years
HMR 2012 requirements for POMs apply
CD prescription and labelling requirements don't apply 
no authority needed for destruction
34
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How long is a Schedule 4 prescription valid for?

A

validity of prescription is 28 days

35
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How long is a Schedule 5 prescription valid for?

A

validity of prescription is 6 months

36
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Is there a relationship between schedule and class?

37
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Schedule 2 examples (endings ine and one)

A 
Diamorphine
Methadone
Morphine
Oxycodone
Pethidine
38
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Schedule 3 examples

A 
Buprenorphine
Gabapentin
Pentazocine
Phenobarbital
Pregabalin
Temazepam
Tramadol
39
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Schedule 4 examples (only part I) [ending pam and start zo]

A 
Diazepam
Lorazepam
Nitrazepam
Zopiclone
Zolpidem
40
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Schedule 5 examples (ending eine/ine)

A

Codeine
Dihydrocodeine
Morphine
Pholcodine

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