Controlled Drugs - Requisitions Flashcards
What is CD requisitions also known as? (1)
Requisitions are also the same as what? (1)
Signed orders
What does the supplier need to obtain before delivering to an appropriate practitioner? (1)
Written requisition
What are the main features of CD requisitions? (2)
Written on FP10CDF
Applies to CD use for humans and veterinary.
What particulars needs to be present on a CD requisition? (5)
Recipient’s signature
Recipient’s name, address, profession.
Drug’s total quantity
Purpose of the CD requested.
Marked indelibly by pharmacy (name + address)
What is the fate of a CD requisition once dispensed? (3)
Sent to NHSBSA (except veterinary)
Copy is kept in the pharmacy for 2 years.
Veterinary = kept at the pharmacy for 5 years.
Who doesn’t require a requisition for supplying a CD to a pharmacy? (1)
Wholesaler
What can be done if an urgent supply is needed? (1)
A supply can be made without a requisition given that the practitioner can supply a requisition within 24 hours.
What needs to be present when the master of a foreign ship provides a requisition? (2)
Must contain a statement regarding the quantity necessary for the ship
Signed by proper officer of the port health authority.
What needs to be present when a person in charge of a a hospital or care home gives a requisition? (1)
Doctor/dentist signature.
What is considered as good practice requirement for schedule 2 CDs? (1)
Make a record in the POM register.
Define messenger. (1)
A representative to collect the CD upon the px’s behalf.
When would it be appropriate to supply the messenger with a CD? (1)
If they have a letter of authority by the px to receive the CD on their behalf (written statement).
What particulars should be recorded if a messenger collects the CD? (4)
Px’s signature
Date
Details of the messenger
Statement that they authorise them to collect the CD.
How long should the letter be kept for? (1)
2 years
What are the main features of hospital requisitions for Schedule 2-3 CDs? (3)
Hospital requisitions that are presented to a hospital pharmacy that is a SEPARATE legal entity must meet the legal requirements of FP10CDF.
A yearly ‘bulk’ or ‘global’ requisition on approved form can be used to order CDs from a pharmacy.
CD supply from hospital pharmacies which are the SAME legal entity aren’t required to use the FP10CDF. Good practice to do so to have clear audit trail for stock requested and issued.
