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Denatured Alcohol Flashcards

1
Q

Which legislation does denatured alcohols fall under

A

Alcoholic liquors duties act 1979

Denatured alcohol regulations 2005

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Which government body has jurisdiction over denatured alcohols

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HM revenue and customs - manufactures, supply, storage, inspections

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3
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Define a denatured alcohol

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Alcohol that has been made unsuitable for drinking by the addition of denaturants

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4
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Define alcohol (spirit)

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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

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5
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What is an intoxicating liquor and who can sell them

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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)

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What are the three types of denatured alcohols

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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)
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7
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What are the the denaturants used in completely denatured alcohol

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Methyl violet - turns the alcohol purple
Methyl either ketone
Denatonium benzoate

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8
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What are completely denatured alcohols used for

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Heating, lighting, general domestic use

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9
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What are the restitrictions put on denatured alcohols

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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

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10
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What is in industrial denatured alcohol

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95% v/v alcohol

5% Wood naptha

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What is industrial denatured alcohol used for

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Industrial purposes, as a solvent and for external medical applications

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12
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What are trade specific denatured alcohols used for

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Skin preparations (perfumes, toiletries, cosmetics, external medical applications (creams and ointments))
Disinfectants for use in sterile environments such as where drugs are produced
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13
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How can a pharmacist obtain ida

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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

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14
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Where can authorised pharmacists obtain ida

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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

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What are the conditions around the use of ida by pharmacists

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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

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16
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When a pharmacist receives an order of ida what must they do

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  1. Record in stock account the amount of denatured alcohol received
  2. Note receipt details on:
    the suppliers dispatch documents and
    the copy you take for your own records
  3. 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

17
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What are the restrictions around the supply of ida

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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

18
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How can a person obtain IDA for medical uses

Nb, medical use is any medical, veterinary, surgical or dental purpose uther than administration internally

A

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

19
Q

How do we supply ida against

Prescription
Written signed orders

A 
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
20
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What is a surgical spirit

A

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

21
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What are duty free spirits

A

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)

22
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What is isopropyl alcohol (70%)

A

Is not a denatured alcohol so not covered by the 2005 regulations
There is no requirement for authorisation by HMRC to receive or supply

23
Q

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

A

Confused!

Sell completely denatured alcohol
Supply CDA against a signed order

23
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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

A

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23
Q

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

A

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23
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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

A

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