Controlled drugsControlled drugs

MPS102MPS102

Classification of Classification of controlled drugscontrolled drugs

Narcotics and certain psychotropic agents are Narcotics and certain psychotropic agents are regulated under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 regulated under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 as controlled drugsas controlled drugs

The Act defines three classes of controlled The Act defines three classes of controlled drugs. drugs.

Class A, Class A, Class B (further subdivided into Parts I, II & III) Class B (further subdivided into Parts I, II & III) Class C (further subdivided into Parts I to VII). Class C (further subdivided into Parts I to VII).

The controlled drugs in each class are listed in The controlled drugs in each class are listed in the Schedules to the Misuse of Drugs Act. the Schedules to the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Controlled drugs are kept under lock and key in Controlled drugs are kept under lock and key in maternity facilities.maternity facilities.

A controlled drug register records drugs in and A controlled drug register records drugs in and drugs out.drugs out. Record is made in controlled drug registerRecord is made in controlled drug register Number in out and balance is recorded at each Number in out and balance is recorded at each

administrationadministration Balance is correlated on each shiftBalance is correlated on each shift