Controlled Drug SOPs
Schedule 2 compliance and legal requirements
Legal Requirement: Misuse of Drugs Regulations - strict compliance mandatory
CD Safe: Must meet specifications in Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations
Register: Entries must be indelible, chronological, no alterations without witness
Retention: All CD records must be kept for minimum 7 years
Prescriptions: Schedule 2 prescriptions valid for 28 days only
Witness: Required for CD destruction and certain register corrections
Audit: Regular stock reconciliation recommended (minimum annually)
Schedule 2 Controlled Drug Dispensing
Complete procedure for dispensing Schedule 2 CDs including register entry and witness requirements
CD Register Maintenance
Daily register reconciliation, running balance, and 7-year record retention
CD Safe Custody & Security
Safe specifications, key control, stock audits, and security protocols
CD Stock Audit Procedure
Annual stock balance verification and discrepancy investigation
CD Destruction & Denaturing
Legal requirements for CD destruction with authorized witness
Emergency CD Supply
Criteria and documentation for emergency controlled drug supply