Safe Custody

Question 1

What drugs are subject to safe requirements?

Answer 1

1. All schedule 1
2. Schedule 2 except some liquids and quinalbarbitone
3. Schedule 3 except
   
   • gabapentin
   • pregabalin
   • tramadol
   • midazolam
   • pentazocaine
   • phenobarbital
   • phentermine
   • meprobamate
   • mazindol

Question 2

Where should schedule 2 and 3 be kept?

Answer 2

In a locked safe, cabinet or room constricted to prevent unauthorised access

Question 3

What if CDs are out of the safe during the dispensing process?

Answer 3

Must be under the direct personal supervision of the pharmacist

Question 4

Where should patrons returned CDs be kept?

Answer 4

In the safe until they can be destroyed

Keep segregated from other stock