Controlled Drugs

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Controlled drugs (CDs) are subject to strict regulations as they are susceptible to diversion, misuse and can cause significant harm or death. 

Legislation, regulations and other supplementary resources have been established nationally and locally to ensure CDs are, managed and utilised as safely as possible.

If you are unable to find the information you are looking for, or if you would like a resource to be considered for addition, please contact us at:  cpicb.prescribingpartnership@nhs.net

Controlled drugs list

The most encountered drugs currently controlled under the misuse of drugs legislation.

Alerts, Concerns & Incidents

Controlled Drug Alerts

CD alerts are emergency notifications that relate to CDs and are primarily sent for the purpose of avoiding CD misuse.

This list is not exhaustive, but they typically refer to:

  • Missing blank prescriptions which could be used to obtain CDs
  • Patients attempting to obtain excess CDs (including by illicit means)

Controlled Drugs Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB Alert Request Form

To obtain a copy of this form for completion, please email  cpicb.prescribingpartnership@nhs.net.

Controlled Drug Alert and Incident Reporting to NHS England

If you need to make a request to have an alert issued, or if you experience any other concerns or incidents relating to controlled drugs,  please report via www.cdreporting.co.uk.

References

Legislation

Regulations

Additional Resources