CQC annual report: safer management of controlled drugs

27th July 2012

The UK Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published their 2011 annual report on the safer management of controlled drugs. This fifth report makes a number of recommendations for accountable officers. Other key recommendations include:

• accountable officers must ensure the safe and effective use of transdermal fentanyl patches through establishing a suitable system and educating staff involved in prescribing, dispensing, administering and disposing of them

• methylphenidate and dexamfetamine should be monitored carefully to ensure that they are prescribed appropriately in all sectors.

• the use of a standard Controlled Drug Requisition Form (FP10 CDF) should be encouraged more actively.

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