Controlled Drugs - Laws Flashcards
Why control drugs? (1)
Certain drugs are prone to misuse/abuse.
Define CDAO. (1)
Controlled Drug Accountable Officer:
- Suitable experienced person appointed by a designated body to ensure safe, appropriate and effective CD use and management.
- X Rx, supply, administer or dispose CDs as part of their regular duties.
State the main role of CDAO. (5)
Oversees CD monitoring, auditing, management and use.
Maintains concerns/incident records.
Shares CD information (including concerns and incidents).
Attendance at CD Local Intelligence Network (LIN) meetings.
Appointment of authorisation witnesses for CD destruction.
Community pharmacies should have a CD lead.
Give e.g. of drugs that are controlled by MofD Act. (9)
Narcotics (opiates/cannabis)
Cocaine
Amphetamines
Psychotropic drugs (LSD)
BZP
Anabolic steroids
Tramadol
Pregabalin/Gabapentin.
What does CD Schedule 1-5 deal with? (1)
Control
What does Classes A-C deal with? (1)
Penalty for offences.
State the main roles of AC on Mof D. (6)
Reviews misused drugs.
Educates public regarding dangers of drug abuse.
Promotes research in preventing misuse.
Restricting drug availability or supervise their supply.
Promote cooperation between professional and community services.
Acts as a source of advice for gov regarding drug dependence or drugs misuse.
What does MofD Act 1971 control? (1)
Dangerous or harmful drugs which are known as controlled drugs.
What does MofD regulations 2001 allow? (1)
Use of CDs as medicines.
State the main feature of HMR, 2012. (3)
Regulates all medicines for human use.
Administered by DofH and SC.
Permissive legislation.
State the main features of MofD Act 1971. (4)
Regulates narcotics and other CDs.
Covers both legitimate (medicinal) use and unlawful (street) misuse.
Administered by Home Office.
Restrictive legislation.
