Controlled drugs Flashcards
(38 cards)
what are controlled drugs
non medicinal use of drugs, split into 3 classes. Class A being the most harmful
Class A drug examples
-cocaine
-heroid
-estacy
-injected class b drugs
class b drug examples
-cannabis
-amphetamine except for methamphetamine which is a class A
class c CD example
-tramadol
-anabolic steroids (testosterone mimic for muscle building)
What is the ACMD
advisory council on the misuse of drugs
-advices government on drug related issues in the UK e.g. the potential of a drug to being harmful
what is the misuse of drugs act
controls and classifies drug that are considered dangerous or harmful if misused
misuse of drugs regulations 2001
the use of controlled drugs for medicinal and scientific use
-non medicinal use requires home office license
-medicinal includes CD OTC or prescription
describe schedule 1 CD
-hallucinogenic substances e.g. ecstasy, cannabis
-no therapeutic use
-limited classes of person that are authorised for access
-others need a license to produce, possess or supply
describe schedule 2
-CD POMS
-opioids e.g. diamorphine and morphine
-pharmacists and other classes of persons named in regulations can asses etc. WHEN ACTING IN CAPACITY
-import/export, license required
describe schedule 3 drugs
-CD no register POM
-minor stimulants
-temazepam for sleep
-tramadol for painkillers
-less likely to be misused or harmful if used
describe schedule 4 drugs
Part 1: CD benz POM
-most benzodiazepines
Part 2: CD ANAB pom
-anabolic and androgenic steroids
-home office license needed for import or export unless in the form of a medicinal product for self administration
describe schedule 5 drugs
Low strength of CDs for pain relief e.g. codeine
Part 1: CD INV.P
-codeine cough mixture
Part 2: CD INV. POM
-codeine tabs
the misuse of drugs, safe custody regulations
requirement to keep relevant CDs in a locked, space cabinet or room to prevent unauthorised access to the drugs.
-access to CDs (who can store, administer etc.) should be documented within an SOP (written guidelines)
what CDs need to be in a cupboard
-schedule 1
-schedule 2 except secobarbital
-schedule 3 e.g. temazepam, buprenorphine etc.
what is an accountable officer
-certain health body that manage CD effectively and comply with legislation and report incidents
what is a CD requisiton
-formal written request to order CDs
-needed prior to the supply of schedule 2-3 CDs
what is the standardised requisiton form for CDs
FP10CDF
when do you not need to use the mandatory standardised form for requisitions
-prison
-hospitals, internal
what are the requirements of requisitions in an emergency
-only doctors and dentists can obtain a supply of schedule 2 or 3 CDs without requisitions
-but they must agree to do the form within 24 hours
what details are required on a CD requisiton form
-name, address and profession of the recipient/ who is receiving a supply
-total quantity that needs to be supplied
-purpose for why the drug is required
-signature of recipient
what to do as a pharmacist when requisition has been received
-mark the requisition with indelible ink with pharmacy name and address
-retain copy for 2 years from supply date
-send original requisition to relevant NHS agency
who is exempt from following the legal requirements of a requisition form
-hospitals, when requesting CDs from their own hospital
-prisons
-veterinary practices must obtain copy for 5 years
how can you legally possess CDs
-Home office license
-home office group authority who are covered by the home office license can possess and supply CDs
-legislation for class of person e.g. doctors, pharmacists
-legislation for class of drug e.g. Sch.5 CDs
-patient, when prescribed by a practioner
what are the legal requirements when possessing schedule 1 drugs
-need a home license
-pharmacists can possess them when they are being destructed or being handed over to a police officer
