Introduction to theraputics & law Flashcards
What is a medicinal product?
substance or article sold or supplied for administration to human beings or animals for medicinal purpose or as an indgredient for use in a preparation in a pharmacy or in hospital, or by a practitioner or in the form of a retail herbal remedy.
What is a drug?
a chemical or compound which is administered to a patient in order to affect the body functions – administer externally or internally.
Who are unlisted side effects reported to?
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)- can be reported online or yellow card at back of BNF
What si DPF?
Dental pracitioner’s formulary
What is MIMS
Monthly Index of Medical Specialities
What is BP?
Brithish pharmacopoeia
What is a SPC?
Summary of product characteristics - information before product can be marketed
What must the SPC contain?
- Drug name
- Drug presentation
- Drug uses
- Dosage and aministation
- Contra-indications and warnings
What is PIL
Patient Information Leaflet
What act divided medicinal products in white list & black list?
Selected List Regulations (NHS Act 1977)
The seller that sells drugs to a dentist wishing to supply prescription drugs at their practice. What details should be recorded in the prescription only register?
- Date the drug was sold
- Name, quantity & pharmaceutical form & strength
- Name & address, trade, business or profession of person the medicine was sold to
What does BAN mean?
British approved name (official non-proprietary name =generic)
What does INN mean?
International non-proprietary name
What act regulates controlled drugs?
Misuse of drugs act 1971
Define substance abuse
continued misuse of any mind-altering substance that severely affects a person’s physical and mental health, social situation and responsibilites.
