Controlled Drugs Flashcards
(30 cards)
What laws can we associate with controlled drugs
Misuse of drugs act 1971
Safe Custody regulations 1973
Misuse of drugs regulations 2001
The health act 2006
Controlled drugs regulations 2013
what did the 1971 act impose
Prohibits the supply, manufacture, import and export of CDs except where permitted by the misuse of drugs regulations.
what did the safe custody regulations impse
detail the storage and safe custody requirements for CD
what did the health act 2006 introduce
concept of accountable officer which requires healthcare Organizations and those providing services to healthcare orgs to have standard operating procedures for using and managing CDs
What sort of problems are SOPs relating to CD set
security
ordering and receiving
record keeping
presciribng
monitoring
What are the roles of the responsible pharmacist
oversee of monitoring and auditing the management prescribing and use of cds
ensure that systems are in place for recording concerns
attend local intelligence meeting
submit occurance reports
The appointment of authorised witnesses for the destruction of CDs
what is an occurrence report
Highlight an incident with no blame to reduce further problems in the future.
what regulations outline the different classes of controlled drugs
2001 regulation
what are the different classifications of CD
Schedule 1 -5
what is a schedule 1 drug
no therapeutic use
license needed for production, possession or supply
what is a schedule 2 drug
pharmacists and other classes of person named in the 2001 regs
have a general authority to prescribe, possess, supply and procure.
what is a schedule 3 drug
minor stimulant
other drugs are less likely to be misused and are less harmful if they are relative to schedule 2
what is a schedule 4 drug
there are two parts
benzodiazepines
anabolic steroids together with clenbuterol and growth hormones.
what is a schedule 5 drug
preparation of certain cds are exempt from full control when present in medicinal products of specifically low strenghts.
In regards to CD1 when can pharmacists take them
to handover or to destroy when working under capacity
what does a schedule 1 CD need before it can be prescribed or administered
Home office license
who can administer schedule 2 3 and 4 meds
doctor
dentist
pharmacist
independent prescriber
nurse independent prescriber
When it comes to importing or exporting schedule 1,2,3 and 4 CDs what is needed
Home office license
when it comes to part 2 of schedule 4 is a seperate liscense needed?
yes
Do travellers need a home office license?
Not required if less than three months supply of CDs
what tips can you give to someone who is taking Cds while travelling
Doctor Cover Letter
Patient should check with embasies and their airlines
What is a requisition form
A form used for the requisition of schedule 2 and three in the community
what does the form need (6)
signature of recipient
name of recipient
address of recipient
profession or occupation
total quantity of drug
purpose of requisition
How does a requisition form differ in hospital
If requested on behalf of a ward or department with the same legal entity you dont need to fill the form and can do a big requisition form at the end of the year.
