Controlled Drug Declaration and Self-assessment 2025

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Closes 30 Apr 2025

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Self-assessment

All questions must be answered.

1. Do you have specific written SOPs covering the management of CDs, appropriate to the activities carried out at the premises and as required by the Accountable Officer Regulations?
(Required)
2. Are the staff involved in activities related to CDs appropriately trained and competent?
(Required)
3. Do you have procedures in place to identify, deal with and learn from significant incidents that involve CDs, including CD register discrepancies?
(Required)
4. Have you noted any signs of unusual, excessive or inappropriate supply or prescribing patterns?
(Required)
5. If yes (to question 4), have these issues been fully addressed?
(Required)
6. Are there any signs of, or do you have concerns about, the diversion of CDs?
(Required)
7. If yes (to question 6), have these issues been fully addressed?
(Required)
8. Have there been any complaints or significant incidents involving CDs in the last 12 months of which you are aware?
(Required)
9. If yes (to question 8), have these issues been fully addressed?
(Required)
10. Do you transport CDs in accordance with an SOP (e.g. patient deliveries)?
(Required)
11. Are all CDs appropriately labelled?
(Required)
12. Are regular date checks of CD stock carried out?
(Required)
13. Is the CD register maintained in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Regulations and any relevant guidance?
(Required)
14. Do you use an electronic CD register?
(Required)
15. If yes (to question 14), what platform do you use to maintain your electronic CD register?
16. Are running balances of CDs maintained in the CD register and is there evidence of regular balance checks and audits?
(Required)
17. Are all relevant CDs stored in accordance with the Safe Custody Regulations and are procedures in place to prevent unauthorised access to CDs?
(Required)
18. Is date expired and patient returned medication appropriately marked, segregated and stored safely and securely in the CD safe where appropriate?
(Required)
19. Are out of date or patient returned CDs denatured in line with published guidance, prior to pharmaceutical waste disposal?
(Required)
20. Are prescriptions for Schedule 2 & 3 CDs endorsed with the date of supply at the time of supply?
(Required)
21. Are all PCD1 forms (or equivalent) and CDRF1 requisitions (or equivalent) submitted to BSO in a timely manner?
(Required)
22. Do you make supplies of any Schedule 2-5 controlled drugs by virtue of prescriptions originating from online or remote platforms?
(Required)