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S2 Case 1 - IBD > Misuse of Drugs Act > Flashcards

Misuse of Drugs Act Flashcards

1
Q

Why control drugs?

A

Potential to cause harm
Drugs abused

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2
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Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

A

Controls dangerous or otherwise harmful drugs, which are designated as controlled drugs (CD)

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3
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What does the act restrict?

A

Possession
Supply
Manufacture
Import or export

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4
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What does Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001?

A

Provides exceptions to restrictions of MDA so CDs can be used in medicine

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5
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What are the different Schs?

A

1-5
1= most controlled

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6
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What are the different classes?

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Class A,B,C
A = highest penalty

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7
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Describe Sch 1

A

CD Lic
Strictest control
Cannot take possession
eg. cannabis, LSD

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8
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When can Sch 1 be taken in?

A

Purpose of destruction
Purpose of handing to police officer

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9
Q

Describe Sch 2 (CD POM)

A

Opiates
License needed
Pharmacist may supply BUT need required prescription from appropriate practitioner

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10
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What does safe custody apply to?

A

Stored in drug cabinet
All CD 1 + 2 except quinalbarbitone
Sch 3

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10
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What does safe custody apply to?

A

Stored in drug cabinet
All CD 1 + 2 except quinalbarbitone
Sch 3

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11
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What happens when drugs out of cabinet?

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Must be under supervision of pharmacist

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12
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Describe Sch 3 (CD No reg)

A

Minor stimulant drugs
Don’t need to be wrote in CD register

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13
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Describe Sch 4 Part 1

A

CD Benz POM
= benzodiazepines

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14
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Describe Sch 4 Part 2

A

CD Anab POM
Anabolic, androgenic steroids + growth hormones

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15
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Describe Sch 5

A

Dilute preparations of drugs in Sch 2
No restriction on import or export
No safe custody or entry into CD register
Invoice kept for 2 years

16
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What are the requirements of CD prescription?

A

Name, form, strength
Dose, frequency, duration
Total quantity
Name, address of person being issued drug
Signature of prescriber
Date
Name + address of prescriber

17
Q

Can Sch 2 + 3 still be supplied if minor typo or spelling mistake?

A

YES

18
Q

What must be included on prescription?

A

Total quantity or number of dosage units in either words or figures

19
Q

What happens if only words and NOT figure?

A

Can be prescribed

20
Q

Describe collection by messenger

A

Produces supplier statement in writing given consent by recipient
Genuine + retain for 2 years

21
Q

What left of prescription should Sch 2,3 + 4 exceed?

A

30 days

22
Q

Describe requisitions for CDs

A

eg. pharmacist might need some for research
Doctor may need some for medicine bag

23
Q

What must the requisition contain?

A

Signed by recipient
Recipients name + address
Recipients’ profession
Total quantity of CD
Purpose it’s required

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