Key Legislation- Discussion

Question 1

The Medicines Act (1968)

Answer 1

Controls the use of both human and veterinary medicine use, including manufacture and supply in the UK

Question 1

Veterinary Medicines Regulations (2013)

Answer 1

Set out rules by which veterinary medicines are regulated including the; development, production, marketing or distribution of veterinary medicine

Question 2

The Misuse of Drugs Act (1971)

Answer 2

Sets out the classification of drugs (A-C) – these are drugs not used for therapeutic use, but often abused or used recreationally

Question 3

The Misuse of Drugs Regulations (2001)

Answer 3

Allows for the lawful possession and supply of controlled (illegal) drugs for legitimate purposes; prescribing, administering, safe custody, dispensing, record keeping, destruction and disposal of controlled drugs to prevent diversion for misuse

Question 4

The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

Answer 4

employers protect the ‘health, safety and welfare’ at work of all their employees, as well as others on their premises, including temps, casual workers, the self-employed, clients, visitors and the general public

Question 5

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (2002)

Answer 5

Requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health and includes nanomaterials. Cytotoxic pharmaceuticals are a good example of this

Question 6

Why is it important that pharmacological legislation is complied to?

Answer 6

the safety and efficacy of drugs
regulate the use of pharmaceuticals
regulate the pricing and sale of pharmaceuticals
oversee the manufacture and development of new and existing pharmaceuticals