Controlled Drugs - Schedule 5

Question 1

What is the abbreviation for schedule 5 CD’s? (1)

Answer 1

CD Inv. POM/P

Question 2

Give e.g. of schedule 5 CDs. (5)

Answer 2

Codeine (except codeine linctus = POM)
Dextropropoxyphene
Dihydrocodeine
Morphine
Pholcodine (no longer available)

Question 3

What are the main features of schedule 5 CD’s? (5)

Answer 3

Medicinal products at low strength.
No restriction on import, export, possession or administration.
No safe custody
No CD Register entry
Invoice kept for 2 years.
Manufactured and compounded by practitioner, pharmacist or licence holder.

Question 4

What is the Rx validity of schedule 5 CD’s? (1)

Answer 4

6 months