Misc

Question 1

what do class and schedules mean in drug control?

Answer 1

class describes the penalty for possession - class A is the most severe

schedule describes the requirements for storage and prescription - schedule 1 is the most strict

Question 2

what is required in a legal prescription?

Answer 2

name and address of prescriber
name and address of patient
name of drug
dose and frequency of drug
duration of prescription
signature of prescriber
date of prescription

Question 3

what is required additionally in prescribing controlled drugs?

Answer 3

number of pills/tablets/volume required written in words and numbers

form and strength of preperation (where appropriate)