Controlled drug requisitions are mandatory for which CD schedules?
Schedule 2 and 3
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What must the pharmacist remember to do when dispensing or inputting controlled drugs?
Stock check and update running balance of the CD
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Where must controlled drugs be stored?
Cupboards normally made of steel with a protective lock and used for CDs only
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Which schedule of controlled drugs has no medicinal use and requires a license from the Home office in order to possess (e.g. cannabis)?
CD schedule 1
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Which schedule of controlled drugs includes opiates such as morphine? This schedule is divided into classes A, B or C based on how harmful the drugs are and this classification is used to determine penalties under the law
CD schedule 2
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Which schedule of controlled drugs includes minor stimulants and other drugs such as temazepam which are less likely to be misused (and less harmful if misused) than those in schedule 2?
CD schedule 3
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Which schedule of controlled drugs contains most of the benzodiazepines and ketamine?
CD schedule 4 Benz POM (part 1)
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Which schedule of controlled drugs contains most of the anabolic and androgenic steroids together with clenbuterol (adrenoreceptor stimulant) and growth hormones
CD schedule 4 Anab POM (part 2)
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Which schedule of controlled drugs includes preparations of certain CD's which are exempt from full control when present in medicinal products of specifically low strengths?
CD schedule 5
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Which schedules of CD's have prescriptions valid for 28 days?
Schedules 2, 3, 4 (part 1 and 2)
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Which schedules of CD's have prescriptions valid for 6 months?
Schedule 5
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Which schedules of CD's have prescriptions which are repeatable?
Schedule 4 (parts 1 and 2) and 5
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Which schedules of CD's cannot be given under emergency supply?
Schedules 2 and 3 (except for phenobarbital for epilepsy)
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What does the pharmacist do if a pt misses an installment collection day for a CD?
Dispense the amount due for any remaining days of that installment
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When does the pharmacist have to consult the prescriber due to missed collections?
If 3 or more consecutive days of a Rx have been missed
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When can pharmacists ammend a controlled drug Rx?
Minor typographical or spelling mistakes, or where either the words or the figures of the total quantity has been omitted
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Can a representative on the pts behalf collect their CD supply?
Decision to supply is at the discretion of the pharmacist. May request evidence of the persons identity and can supply based on professional judgement
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What do prescribers require in order to be able to prescribe cocaine, diamorphine or dipipanone for treating addiction?
Home office license
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What is the name of the person responsible for monitoring CD's in each healthcare organisation? They must be registered with the CQC, prepare annual reports, and be part of an intelligence network with other members
Accountable officer
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How are controlled drugs disposed?
Segregated from the other stock + clearly marked, denatured by incineration before disposal (CD 2, 3, 4 part 1) with a witness if it is pharmacy stock
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What must the pharmacist remember to do when dispensing or inputting controlled drugs?
Back
Stock check and update running balance of the CD
Card 3
Front
Where must controlled drugs be stored?
Back
Card 4
Front
Which schedule of controlled drugs has no medicinal use and requires a license from the Home office in order to possess (e.g. cannabis)?
Back
Card 5
Front
Which schedule of controlled drugs includes opiates such as morphine? This schedule is divided into classes A, B or C based on how harmful the drugs are and this classification is used to determine penalties under the law
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