Wk 18: CD (Miscellaneous) Flashcards
1
Q
Which drugs can be sold under a PGD?
A
- 2: morphine + diamorphine
- 3: midazolam
- 4: all except anabolic steroids + injections for addiction
- 5: all
2
Q
Who can’t supply any CD on a PGD?
A
- Dietitian
- Speech + language therapist
- Dental therapist + hygienist
3
Q
Which drugs in high limits can be an offense when driving?
A
- Flunitrazepam
- Clonazepam
- Oxazepam
- Diazepam
- Methadone
- Morphine
- Temazepam
4
Q
What can the patient use as a defence if they are found taking the drugs that cause offense when driving?
A
Medical defence if:
- Drug lawfully prescribed OTC
- Taken in accordance with advice by prescriber
5
Q
When preparing methadone liquid from powder, what are the requirements?
A
- If bought from wholesaler: enter in CD register
- Inform patient product is unlicensed
6
Q
What can be supplied to aid drug abuse?
A
- Swabs
- Utensils for prep of CD
- Citric/ascorbic acid
- Filters
- Water for injection
7
Q
What are the rules regarding CDs + travelling?
A
- Don’t need personal licence if carrying <3 months of supply
- Cover letter: signed by prescriber, patient name, drug name, dose + quantity
8
Q
What are the rules of CDs during a pandemic?
A
- Allow emergency supply of CD 2+3
- SSP can include CD 2, 3 or 4 part 1
- Can vary freq. of installments
