Denatured Alcohol Flashcards
Which legislation does denatured alcohols fall under
Alcoholic liquors duties act 1979
Denatured alcohol regulations 2005
Which government body has jurisdiction over denatured alcohols
HM revenue and customs - manufactures, supply, storage, inspections
Define a denatured alcohol
Alcohol that has been made unsuitable for drinking by the addition of denaturants
Define alcohol (spirit)
Alcohol of any description including all liquor mixed with alcohol and all mixtures, compounds or preparations made with alcohol but does not include denatured alcohol
What is an intoxicating liquor and who can sell them
Alcohol, wine, beer, cider and any other fermented, distilled or spirituous liqour
Can only be sold by a person holding a justices licence (licence is not required for sale of alcohol made up in a medicine by a pharmacist)
What are the three types of denatured alcohols
1. Completely denatured alcohol Formerly mineralised methylated spirits 2. Industrial denatured alcohol Formerly industrial methylated spirits 3. Trade specific denatured alcohol (less common in pharmacy)
What are the the denaturants used in completely denatured alcohol
Methyl violet - turns the alcohol purple
Methyl either ketone
Denatonium benzoate
What are completely denatured alcohols used for
Heating, lighting, general domestic use
What are the restitrictions put on denatured alcohols
Can be supplied to anyone No restrictions on quantity No conditions on use No records required No restrictions placed on retailing
Only condition- premises may be visited by HM revenue and customs for suitability of storage
What is in industrial denatured alcohol
95% v/v alcohol
5% Wood naptha
What is industrial denatured alcohol used for
Industrial purposes, as a solvent and for external medical applications
What are trade specific denatured alcohols used for
Skin preparations (perfumes, toiletries, cosmetics, external medical applications (creams and ointments)) Disinfectants for use in sterile environments such as where drugs are produced
How can a pharmacist obtain ida
Pharmacists need a written authorisation from revenue and customs to obtain IDA (or TSDA) The authorisation must state What they are entitled to receive Whatbit can be used for Conditions that must be observed
It is valid indefinitely but is renewed from time to time - HMRC may vary conditions or revoke the authorisation
Where can authorised pharmacists obtain ida
An authorised producer or distributor in quantities of 20 liters or more, or
in quantities of less than 20 liters from other authorised users e.g. Other pharmacists
NB provided users furnish the supplier with a copy of their authorization to receive before they receive
What are the conditions around the use of ida by pharmacists
They must
Only use IDA as set out in authorisation
keep records of all dealings i.e. receipt, use and supply records of quantities held
keep written signed orders from healthcare practitioners
provide annual return if requested by revenue and customs
keeping stocks securely and security is the pharmacists responsibility
local revenue and customs may require special storage arrangements
Record the results of stock takes and any actions taken
When a pharmacist receives an order of ida what must they do
- Record in stock account the amount of denatured alcohol received
- Note receipt details on:
the suppliers dispatch documents and
the copy you take for your own records - Then:
sign one copy as a receipt and return to your supplier
place the other copy in your records
HM revenue and customs or need to see these details when they visit the premises
What are the restrictions around the supply of ida
Quantities less than 20 litres can be supplied to authorised users
Pharmacist must keep a copy of the users authorisation
Must only supply for the purpose on the users authorization
How can a person obtain IDA for medical uses
Nb, medical use is any medical, veterinary, surgical or dental purpose uther than administration internally
Two methods
1. Prescription
2. Written signed order from Roger
Medical or vet practitioner (inc dentist, nurse and chiropodist)
Note - There is no requirement to have an authorisation by the patient/animal owner or the rxer
How do we supply ida against
Prescription
Written signed orders
Prescription: supply as normal. Keep a record Written order: any quantity can be prescribed, order required quantity and class of denatured alcohol to be specified, signed order should be retained
What is a surgical spirit
Not an IDA and have no controls associated with them.
Are made of ethanol (89-95%) and methanol (1-5%)
Must be labeled for external use only
What are duty free spirits
Drinkable alcohol but can be used for medicinal purposes.
Can be used in the manufacture of any product prescribed by a doctor to be made up by a pharmacist (includes specials)
Records must be kept (in a stock book)
What is isopropyl alcohol (70%)
Is not a denatured alcohol so not covered by the 2005 regulations
There is no requirement for authorisation by HMRC to receive or supply
Which of the following can pharmacist sell or supply in quantities above 20 liters
Sell completely denatured alcohol
Sell industrial denatured alcohol
Supply CDA on a vets prescription
Supply CDA against a signed order from a doctor
Confused!
Sell completely denatured alcohol
Supply CDA against a signed order
Which of the following can pharmacist sell or supply in quantities above 20 liters
Sell completely denatured alcohol
Sell industrial denatured alcohol
Supply CDA on a vets prescription
Supply CDA against a signed order from a doctor
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Which of the following can pharmacist sell or supply in quantities above 20 liters
Sell completely denatured alcohol
Sell industrial denatured alcohol
Supply CDA on a vets prescription
Supply CDA against a signed order from a doctor
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Which of the following can pharmacist sell or supply in quantities above 20 liters
Sell completely denatured alcohol
Sell industrial denatured alcohol
Supply CDA on a vets prescription
Supply CDA against a signed order from a doctor
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