Controlled Drugs - Possession + Supply

Question 1

What are the main features of CD possession and supply? (4)

Answer 1

Unlawful for any person to be in possession of a CD unless regulations allow it or person has a Home Office licence.

Possession of schedule 4 part 2 or schedule 5 drugs = aren’t controlled.

Possession by px is allowed if CD has been Rxed by an appropriate prescriber.

HCP are listed separately in regulations together with drugs/schedules can supply.

Pharmacists may possess, manufacture, compound and supply any schedule 2-5.

A person authorised to supply can only supply a person authorised to possess.

Any person who is lawfully in possession of a CD may supply that drug to the person from whom he lawfully obtained it.

Any person who is lawfully in possession of a CD schedule 2-5 may supply that drug to any doctor, dentist or pharmacist for destruction.

Question 2

Give e.g. of CD schedules that can be in possession and supplied by practitioner. (4)

Answer 2

Sch. 2-5

Question 3

Give e.g. of CD schedules that can be in possession/supply of a pharmacist. (4)

Answer 3

Sch. 2-5

Question 4

Give e.g. of CD schedules that can be in possession/supply of a Nurse IP/ Pharmacist IP. (4)

Answer 4

S2-5

Question 5

Give e.g. of CD schedules that can be in possession/supply of a constable. (5)

Answer 5

S1-5

Question 6

Give e.g. of CD schedules that can be in possession/supply of a person authorised by GPhC. (4)

Answer 6

S2-5

Question 7

Give e.g. of CD schedules that can be in possession/supply of an officer of HM customs and Excise. (5)

Answer 7

S1-5

Question 8

Give e.g. of CD schedules that can be in possession/supply of a person with an appropriate Home Office licence. (1)

Answer 8

Any specified in the licence.

Question 9

Give e.g. of CD schedules that can be in possession of a master of a foreign ship which in a GB port. (4)

Answer 9

S2-5

Question 10

Give e.g. of CD schedules that can be in supply of a master of a foreign ship which in a GB port. (4)

Answer 10

None