WK1- Naming & Scheduling Of Drugs Flashcards
What is the trade name of a drug?
The name given by a company to make and sell the drug. Eg. Panadol, neurofen, dispirin
What are some examples of trade names of a drug?
Panadol [Paracetamol], Neurofen [ibuprofen], Ventolin [salbutamol], Dispirin [aspirin]
What is the other name for the ‘Trade name’ of a drug?
‘Proprietary’- this means ownership by a company
What is the generic name of a drug?
A simplified version of the chemical name of a drug which is often used by HCPs. Eg. Salbutamol, morphine, aspirin, paracetamol
What are some examples of generic names of drugs?
Paracetamol, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Salbutamol, Fluoxetine
What is the chemical name of a drug?
Describes the chemical structure of the drug compound
What are the 3 different types of names we can use to describe a drug/medication?
Trade [proprietary], Generic, Chemical
What is the a) Signal Word & b) Definition, of a SCHEDULE 1 drug?
a) Signal Word- SCHEDULE 1= UNSCHEDULED
b) Definition- These are substances not requiring control by scheduling
What are some examples of ‘SCHEDULE 1’ drugs/substances?
SCHEDULE 1- Antacids, baby formula, vitamins, herbal remedies
[Schedule 1= ‘Unscheduled’]
What is the a) Signal Word & b) Definition, of a SCHEDULE 2 drug?
a) Signal Word- SCHEDULE 2= PHARMACY MEDICINE
b) Definition- These are substances available to the public from a pharmacy. [Note- Smaller doses of S2 meds are available in shops- eg. 20x paracetmol from Woolies, 100x paracetamol (S2) from pharmacy]
What are some examples of ‘SCHEDULE 2’ drugs?
SCHEDULE 2 [‘Pharmacy Medicine’]- 100x Paracetamol, 96x Ibuprofen, 48x Coldrals
[At Coles you can get- 20x Paracetamol, 24x Ibuprofen, 12x Codrals- these are then NOT deemed S2]
What is the a) Signal Word & b) Definition, of a SCHEDULE 3 drug?
a) Signal Word- SCHEDULE 3= ‘PHARMACIST ONLY MEDICATION’
b) Definition- Drugs available to the public only from a pharmacist, medical, dental or veterinary practitioner
What are some examples of ‘SCHEDULE 3’ drugs?
SCHEDULE 3 [Pharmacist Only Medication]= Salbutamol, Cough & Cold with Pseudoephedrine, Adrenaline (EpiPen), GTN, Naloxone
What is the a) Signal Word & b) Definition, of a SCHEDULE 4 drug?
a) Signal Word- SCHEDULE 4= ‘PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICATION’
b) Definition- Available only with a prescription from a medical or dental practitioner (plus some specially trained nurses, podiatrists & optometrists). All NEW drugs are also initially scheduled as S4
What are some examples of ‘SCHEDULE 4’ drugs which paramedics carry?
SCHEDULE 4 [Prescription Only Medication]= Methoxyflurane, Ondansetron, Midazolam
What is the a) Signal Word & b) Description, of a SCHEDULE 8 drug?
[For description think about-
1) What S8 measures aim to reduce,
2) Duration of prescription validity,
3) Legality of possession]
a) Signal Word- SCHEDULE 8= CONTROLLED DRUG
b) Definition-
1- S8s are drugs which have tight controls in order to reduce abuse, misuse & dependence.
2- Prescriptions are usually valid for a short time period.
3- Possession without authority is illegal
What are some examples of ‘SCHEDULE 8- Controlled Drugs’ which paramedics carry?
SCHEDULE 8 [Controlled Drug]= Morphine, Fentanyl, Ketamine
What are the 2 requirements for all medications that are SCHEDULE 3 [Pharmacist Only Medication]?
SCHEDULE 3 ‘Pharmacist Only Medication’ Requirements=
1) P.I Doc [Product Information Document]
2) C.M.I Doc [Consumer Medicine Information Document]
What are the 3 requirements for all medications that are SCHEDULE 4 (Prescription Only Medication)?
[Hint- 1st two requirements are docs, 3rd requirement is a Record of (3) things]
SCHEDULE 4 ‘Prescription Only Medication’ Requirements=
1) P.I Doc [Product Information Document]
2) C.M.I Doc [Consumer Medicine Information Document]
3) Records of- administration/supply, + transfer between storage location, + destruction/disposal
What are the 2 additional requirements for SCHEDULE 8 drugs on top of the 3 requirements for S4 (prescription) drugs? [Hint- 1st is related to sorting, 2nd is something stored with the drug which should have (2) key pieces of info]
(Note- Shared requirements for S4&S8= P.I Doc, C.M.I Doc, Records of- admin/supply + transfer + destruction/disposal)
SCHEDULE 8 ‘Controlled Drug’ Additional Requirements=
1) Drugs are able to be readily sorted by substance
2) Documentation at point of storage which shows:
a- a true & accurate balance of each substance
b- the name of the person carrying out the transaction
[This is on top of the shared requirements for S4&S8= Product Info Doc, Consumer Medicine Info Doc, Records of- admin/supply + transfer + destruction/disposal]
What are the 2 shared requirements for all S3, S4, & S8 Drugs?
[S3= Pharmacist Only, S4= Prescription Only, S8= Controlled]
Shared Requirements for S3, S4 & S8 Drugs=
1) P.I Doc- Product Information Document (technical info for HCPs)
2) C.M.I Doc- Consumer Medicine Information Document (general info in simple English intended for the patient)
What is the 1 shared requirements for all S4 & S8 Drugs, which isn’t required for S3 Drugs?
[S3= Pharmacist Only, S4= Prescription Only, S8= Controlled]
Shared Requirements for S4 & S8 Drugs, not needed for S3s=
1) A Record of- administration/supply, + transfer between storage location, + destruction & disposal
