Law ðics Flashcards
what is the difference between controlled drug classes?
Controlled drugs are assigned a ‘Class’ based on the severity of harm caused by the drug when misused
what law classifies controlled drugs into classes
The Misuse Drug Act 1971
what are the different classes of controlled drugs
Class A
Class B
Class C
which class of drugs has the most lengthy penalty if found to possess or supply it
class A
which class of drugs has the minimum penalty if found to possess or supply it
Class C
Gabapentin and pregablin belong to which class of drugs
Class A
class B
Class C
Class c
codeine belongs to which class of drugs
Class A
class B
Class C
Class B
NO belongs to which class of drugs
Class A
class B
Class C
Class C
Out of the following list of drugs which belong to class A?
fentanyl
Ketamine
gabapentin
Tramadol
NO
Dihydrocodeine
cocaine
diamorphine (heroin)
MDMA
Cocaine
diamorphine (heroin)
MDMA
fentanyl
what does the Misuse Drug Act 1971 prohibit?
It prohibits certain activity in relation to ‘CDs’ - manufacture, supply and possession
what are the schedules of controlled drugs
This is the grouping system used by the Misuse of Drugs Regulations to reflect the different restrictions that apply to the prescription and monitoring of controlled drugs used for medical
purposes. Drugs are grouped into one of five ‘Schedules’ with Schedule 1 having the tightest controls and schedule 5 the least controls
which schedule has no prescribing requirements
schedule 5
what schedule are gabapetin, pregablin and tramadol in
schedule 3
what does schedule 1 state in regards to drugs and prescribing
no therapeutic value, not legal to possess or prescribe e.g LSD or ectasy -MDMA
how long are prescriptions valid for schedule 5 CD
6 months
