Controlled Drugs Background and Schedules

Question 1

What regulates all medicines for human use?

Answer 1

Human Medicines Regulation 2012

Question 2

What regulates narcotics and other controlled drugs?

Answer 2

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 & associated regulations

Question 3

Who administrates the HMR and Medicines Act 1968?

Answer 3

The Department of Health and Social Care

Question 4

Who administers The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971?

Answer 4

The Home Office

Question 5

What does the The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 do?

Answer 5

Controls dangerous/harmful drugs designated as control drugs. (is restrictive -> prohibits use)

Question 6

Who permits use of CD?

Answer 6

The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001

Question 7

What is the difference between The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001?

Answer 7

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 prohibits all CD

The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 provides exceptions so CD can be used in medicine.

Question 8

How are control drugs classified?

Answer 8

Schedules 1-5: CDs used as medicines legally

Classes A,B,C- penalty for illegal possession

Question 9

Who is classification for CDs decided by?

Answer 9

The Advisory Council (advises government)

Question 10

Who is in the advisory council?

Answer 10

people experienced in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry and chemistry

Question 11

What is the penalty for possession of a Class A drug?

Answer 11

up to 7 years in prison, unlimited fine, or both

Question 12

What is the penalty for dealing of a Class A drug?

Answer 12

up to life in prison unlimited fine, or both

Question 13

What is the penalty for possession of a Class B drug?

Answer 13

up to 5 years in prison, unlimited fine, or both

Question 14

What is the penalty for dealing of a Class B drug?

Answer 14

up to 14 years in prison, unlimited fine, or both

Question 15

What is the penalty for possession of a Class C drug?

Answer 15

up to 2 years in prison unlimited fine, or both

Question 16

What is the penalty for dealing of a Class C drug?

Answer 16

up to 14 years in prison, unlimited fine, or both

Question 17

What is the name for Schedule 1 control drug?

Answer 17

[CD Lic]

Question 18

What is the name for Schedule 2 control drug?

Answer 18

[CD POM]

Question 19

What is the name for Schedule 3 control drug?

Answer 19

[CD No Reg POM]

Question 20

What is the name for Schedule 4 control drug?

Answer 20

Part I [CD Benz POM]

Part II [CD Anab POM]

Question 21

What is the name for Schedule 5 control drug?

Answer 21

[CD Inv POM/P]

Question 22

When can a Schedule 1 drug be possessed, produced or supplied?

Answer 22

With a license from the Home Secretary

Question 23

When is a pharmacist allowed possession of a Schedule 1 drug?

Answer 23

If for the purpose of destruction or handing over to the police

Question 24

Should the pharmacist disclose identification to the police for a Schedule 1 drug?

Answer 24

The pharmacist should not disclose identification to the police, however if a large amount is handed over and drug dealing is suspected, use discretion.

Question 25

Is a license needed to to import/export Schedule 2 drugs?

Answer 25

Yes a license is needed

Question 26

When can a pharmacist supply a Schedule 2 drug?

Answer 26

Only on authority of a prescription.

Question 27

Does a Schedule 2 drug need safe custody requirements?

Answer 27

Yes they must all be kept in a CD cupboard except quinalbarbital and all transactions recorded in the CD register.

Question 28

When do safe custody requirements apply?

Answer 28

Even with other health professionals, e.g. care homes. | Don't apply when under direct supervision by pharmacist, e.g. whilst dispensing.

Question 29

When are safe custody requirements applied for Schedule 3 drugs?

Answer 29

temazepam, diethylpropion, buprenorphine and flunitrazepam

Question 30

Is a record in the CD register needed for Schedule 3 drugs?

Answer 30

No

Question 31

How long are Schedule 3 invoices kept for?

Answer 31

2 years

Question 32

What type of drugs are Schedule 5?

Answer 32

Dilute preparations of Schedule 2 drugs.

Question 33

What are the requirements for Schedules 4 & 5 drugs?

Answer 33

``` No safe custody needed No entry in CD register Invoice kept for 2 years HMR 2012 requirements for POMs apply CD prescription and labelling requirements don't apply no authority needed for destruction ```

Question 34

How long is a Schedule 4 prescription valid for?

Answer 34

validity of prescription is 28 days

Question 35

How long is a Schedule 5 prescription valid for?

Answer 35

validity of prescription is 6 months

Question 36

Is there a relationship between schedule and class?

Answer 36

No

Question 37

Schedule 2 examples (endings ine and one)

Answer 37

``` Diamorphine Methadone Morphine Oxycodone Pethidine ```

Question 38

Schedule 3 examples

Answer 38

``` Buprenorphine Gabapentin Pentazocine Phenobarbital Pregabalin Temazepam Tramadol ```

Question 39

Schedule 4 examples (only part I) [ending pam and start zo]

Answer 39

``` Diazepam Lorazepam Nitrazepam Zopiclone Zolpidem ```

Question 40

Schedule 5 examples (ending eine/ine)

Answer 40

Codeine Dihydrocodeine Morphine Pholcodine