Controlled Drugs - Prescribers

Question 1

What can Dr and dentists Rx? (1)

Answer 1

Schedule 2-5 (+ cocaine, dipapanone/diamorphine for treating addiction only if a licence has been obtained from Home Office.)

Question 2

What CDs can Nurse/ Pharmacist IP Rx?

Answer 2

Any schedule 2-5 (but NOT cocaine, dipipanone or diamorphine for treating addiction.)

Question 3

What CD can SP’s Rx? (1)

Answer 3

When acting under and in accordance to the CMP, to administer +/or supply CD in schedule 2-5.

Question 4

What CD’s can physiotherapist IP Rx? (3)

Answer 4

Oral: Diazepam, Dihydrocodeine, Lorazepam, Morphine, Oxycodone, Temazepam.

Transdermal: Fentanyl

Injection: Morphine

Question 5

What CD can chiropodist/podiatrist IP Rx? (4)

Answer 5

Oral: Diazepam, Dihydrocodeine, Lorazepam, Temazepam.

Question 6

What CDs can Therapeutic Radiographer IP’s Rx? (6)

Answer 6

Oral: Codeine, Diazepam, Lorazepam, Morphine, Oxycodone, Tramadol.

Injection: Morphine

Question 7

What CDs can Paramedic IP’s Rx? (5)

Answer 7

Oral: Codeine, Diazepam, Morphine
Injection: Diazepam, Lorazepam, Midazolam, Morphine
Oromucosal: Midazolam

Question 8

What CDs can approved country HP Rx? (2)

Answer 8

Schedule 4 + 5.

Question 9

Explain the role of the Home Office. (2)