Guidelines : Controlled drugs

Detail

Condition :

Controlled drugs

Keywords :

Tramadol, Lisdexamfetamine, Zopiclone, Zaleplon, CDs, opioids, opiates, hypnotics, anxiolytics, gabapentinoids, pain, opioid analgesics, opioid analgesia, special patient notes, SPNs, requests for urgent supply

BNF Codes :

Committee Recommendations

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Committee Name

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Traffic Light Status

02 December 2020

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Controlled Drug resource pack for General Practice:

This educational and resource pack brings together helpful resources that primary care teams can use within their practice. It aims to support the appropriate use and review of controlled drug prescribing in Surrey Heartlands.

A number of additional resources, including patient information leaflets can also be found below

Please also note that our local guidance document “The Pharmacological Management of Persistent Non-Malignant Pain in Adults” is on PAD and contains additional resources (https://surreyccg.res-systems.net/PAD/Guidelines/Detail/6095)

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04 June 2014

Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society announced changes to Controlled Drug Legislation which take effect from Tuesday 10th June 2014. The changes affect tramadol, lisdexamfetamine, zopiclone and zaleplon. The requirements for prescription writing and storage can be found in the summary document below

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