CDs - schedules Flashcards

1
Q

other name for Sch 1

A

CD Lic

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2
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Schedule 1

A
  • drugs with no therapeutic use
  • cannabis (non-medicinal use), MDMA (‘ecstasy’) and LSD
  • need a Home Office Licence to posses/supply/research
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3
Q

excemptions when pharmacists can take possession of Schedule 1 controlled drugs

A
  1. Taking possession of the CD for destruction
  2. Taking possession to hand it over to a police officer
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4
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taking possession of Sch 1 CDs from patient

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  • confidentiality should be maintained unless quantity is more than could be used for personal use
  • no Sch 1 drug may be handed back to patient (unlawful supply)
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5
Q

other name for Sch 2

A

CD POM

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6
Q

Sch 2

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  • opiates (diamorphine, morphine, methadone) and major stimulants (amfetamines)
  • license is needed to import or export these drugs
  • pharmacist can supply to pt ONLY on the authority of a Rx in the required form, issued by an appropriate practitioner
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7
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safe custody and Sch 2

A

safe custody requirements apply to all drugs in Sch 2 except quinalbarbital

** also applies to Schedule 2 CDs returned by patients, until they can be destroyed

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8
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records of Sch 2

A

MUST be recorded in the CD register

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9
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collecting Sch 2

A

need ID of person collecting

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10
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validity of Sch 2 Rx

A

Rx valid for 28 days

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11
Q

How long to keep invoices of Sch 2 drugs?

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don’t legally need to be kept for 2yrs

** NICE advises that ALL CD invoices should be retained for 6 years for the purpose revenue and customs

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12
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examples of Sch 2 CDs

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  • Alfentanil
  • Cannabis products for medicinal use
  • Diamorphine
  • Fentanyl
  • Ketamine
  • Lisdexamfetamine
  • Methadone
  • Methylphenidate
  • Morphine
  • Oxycodone
  • Pethidine
  • Quinalbarbital
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13
Q

other name for Sch 3

A

CD No Reg POM

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14
Q

Sch 3

A

less likely to be misused than Schedule 2 and if they are misused, are less likely to be harmful

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15
Q

safe custody and Sch 3

A

safe custody applies

but all drugs are exempted except Temazepam, diethylpropion, buprenorphine and flunitrazepam

** any new drug added to Sch 3 has to be kept under safe custody unless specifically exempt

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16
Q

validity of Sch 3 Rx

A

Rx valid for 28 days

17
Q

Examples of Sch 3 CDs

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  • Buprenorphine
  • Diethylpropion
  • Flunitrazepam
  • Gabapentin
  • Midazolam
  • Phenobarbital
  • Pregabalin
  • Temazepam
  • Tramadol
18
Q

other name for Sch 4

A

part 1 = CD Benz POM

part 2 = CD Anab POM

19
Q

validity of Rx for Sch 4

A

Rx valid for 28 days

20
Q

Sch 4 Part I [CD Benz POM]

A

benzodiazepines and ‘z’ hypnotics

21
Q

Sch 4 part II [CD Anab POM]

A

anabolic and androgenic steroids and growth hormones

22
Q

restrictions for Sch 4 CDs

A
  • no restriction on imports or exports for Schedule 4 part II provided they are imported or exported by a person for self-administration
  • no restriction on possession of Schedule 4 part II drugs when contained in a medicinal product
23
Q

CD prescription and labelling requirements for Sch 4

A

do not apply

24
Q

CD register for Sch 4

A

NO record needed in CD register

25
Q

safe custody requirements for Sch 4

A

NO safe custory requirements

26
Q

keeping invoices for Sch 4

A

NO need to keep invoices for 2 years

27
Q

Examples of Sch 4 CDs Part 1

A
  • Alprozolam
  • Clonazepam
  • Diazepam
  • Flurazepam
  • Lorazepam
  • Nitrazepam
  • Sativex®
  • Zopiclone
  • Zolpidem
28
Q

Examples of Sch 4 CDs Part 2

A
  • Nandrolone
  • Stanozolol
  • Testosterone
  • Chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG)
  • Clenbuterol
  • Non-human chorionic gonadotrophin
  • Somatotrophin
29
Q

other name for Sch 5

A

CD Inv POM/P

30
Q

Sch 5

A

contains preparations of some CDs exempt from full control due to presence in medicinal products at a low strength

31
Q

restrictions for sch 5

A

NO restriction on import, export, possession or administration

32
Q

safe custody for Sch 5

A

NO safe custody

33
Q

CD register enry for sch 5

A

NO entry in CD register required

34
Q

Invoice for sch 5

A

invoice must be kept for two years

35
Q

validity of Rx for sch 5

A

Rx valid for 6 months

36
Q

Examples of Sch 5 CDs

A
  • Codeine
  • Dextropropoxyphene
  • Dihydrocodeine
  • Morphine
  • Pholcodine

** strength exemptions