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Daily Archives: November 23, 2018

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November 23rd 2018

Stock medication supply issues for hospices

UncategorisedBy Graeme WhittakerNovember 23, 2018

The regulations surrounding the supply of stock medication have become increasingly stringent in recent years, with increased licensing and more in-depth inspections. This is creating a range of issues for hospices as they seek a consistent and reliable supplier. Perhaps the biggest impact has been created by the MHRA’s Wholesale…

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November 23rd 2018

Recent Queries from Hospices – October 2018

Medication NewsBy Margaret GibbsNovember 23, 2018

Questions on medicines, procedures and practice from hospice staff: 1. Do we have to crush solid dose forms of CDs before destruction? Destruction of Controlled Drugs involves rendering them ‘irretrievable’. We generally use a commercial product that turns to a solid gel when mixed with the liquid contents of ampoules…

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November 23rd 2018

Disposal of unwanted Controlled Drugs – the differences between named patient CDs and stock CDs

Medication NewsBy Bryar KiderNovember 23, 2018

Under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, all Controlled Drugs (CDs) classified under Schedules 2, 3 or 4 (part 1) should be denatured and rendered irretrievable before disposal. Please note, this does not include Schedule 5 CDs and legally these do not have to be denatured. The Health Act 2006…

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