2. Legal classification. The Medicines Act 1968 classifies medicines in three categories. Prescription only medicines (POM) these are only available from a registered pharmacist if prescribed by a Dr or other registered practitioner. Over the counter or pharmacy medication (OTC or P), available from a registered pharmacist without a prescription.
Unit 4222-331 Support use of medication in social care setting (HSC 3047) Outcome 1- Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings. 1.1 Legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings: The Medicines Act 1968 The Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971 The Safer Management of Controlled Drugs 2006 The Data Protection Act 1998 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 Mental Capacity Act 2005 The Access to Health Records Act 1990 1.2 The classification of medicines are all related to the Medicines Act 1968, when working with medication it is always good to have an understanding and working knowledge of the common types of medication. Prescription Only Medicine (POM) is the medication which is sold or supplied only from a registered pharmacy and in accordance with a prescription issued by an appropriate practitioner (a doctor, dentist, and nurse independent prescriber, pharmacist independent prescriber or supplementary prescriber) Pharmacy (P) Pharmacy medicines is the medication which does not require a prescription and may be sold or supplied only in a registered pharmacy by or under the supervision of a pharmacist. The package gives information on dosage. General Sale List (GLS) This means it must be licensed and can to be sold in shops, supermarkets and doesn’t need a pharmacist to be present unless you get them from a pharmacy.
1) Identify legislations that governs the use of medication in social care setting? The legislations that govern the use of medication include: • The Medicines Act 1968 : This legislation is put in place to make use aware that only pharmacist or dispensing doctors are responsible for supplying medication but only with a receipt of a prescription authorised by a doctor or specialist consultant. • The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971: This legislation is put in place to make sure misuse of controlled drugs is prevented. The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 2007: This legislation is put in place so we understand how to handle, record, and store controlled drugs in the correct way. The Safer Management of Controlled Drugs Regulations 2006: This legislation is put in place to make sure that controlled drugs are recorded when received and administrated.
CU1572 Support use of medication in social care settings 1. Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings 1.1 Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (and later amendments) The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 (and later amendments) The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), COSHH The Mental Capacity Act (2005) The Access to health records Act (1990), The Data Protection Act (1998) plus equality legislation. 1.2 Outline the legal classification system for medication General Sale List (GSL) these medicines can be purchased from any shop. Pharmacy Only (PO) these medicines may only be purchased from a pharmacy. Prescription Only Medicines (POM) these medicines can only be obtained with a prescription.
This will ensure you are up to date with all aspects of handling medication. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) This supports the health and safety at work ect Act by ensuring that employees adhere to all regulations which protect their employees, themselves and others from hazardous substances, including medication. The Medicines Act 1968 This manages the use of medicines from the supply to the way in which medicines are handled within all care settings. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 This ensures that controlled drugs are kept safe in order to reduce the risks associated with theft and abuse. This act imposes additional storage, prescribing and disposal regulations for controlled substances.
ASM 34 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects 1.1 Identify current legislation, guidelines, policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medicationThe following is a list of legislation that has a direct impact upon the handling of medication within a social care setting. * The Medicines Act 1968 * The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 * he Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) regulations 1973 SI 1973 No 798 as amended by Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 * The safer management of controlled drugs (2006) * The Children Act 1989 * The Data Protection Act 1998 * The Care Standards Act 2000 * The Health and Social Care Act 2001 * The Health Act 2000 * Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) * The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) * Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005) * Mental Capacity Act (2005) * The Access to health records Act (1990)Below are the main points of some of the legislations; * The Medicines Act 1968. This governs the manufacture and supply of medicines. This requires that the local pharmacist or dispensing doctor is responsible for supplying medication. He or she can only do this on the receipt of a prescription from an authorised person e.g.
Unit 4222-331: Support use of medication in social care settings 1. Understand the legislative that governs the use of medication in social care settings * 1.1 Legislation that governs the use of medication in the social care setting includes: The Medicines Act 1968 - This Act brought about the concept of different types of drugs based upon their potential for harm if misused, or the harm of the condition for which they are used to treat. The three types of medication are: ‘Prescription Only Medications’ which can only be dispense from a pharmacy with a prescription signed by a doctor; ‘Pharmacy Only Medications’ which can be dispensed by a pharmacist without a prescription; and the ‘General Sales List’ which can be purchased in any stockists without any medical professional involvement. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (and further amendments) – This Act consolidated the commitments made by the UK after signing various international treaties such as The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (1961) which covered older drugs such as Cocaine, Opium (and its derivatives), and Cannabis; The Convention on Psychotropic Substances (1971) which covered the many new drugs that had become available during the 1960’s such as barbiturates, benzodiazepines, psychedelics (such as Lysergic Acid Diethylamide), and new forms of amphetamine. The Act works by introducing three classes (and, later, a fourth in 2012) of substance that are illegal to possess or supply without proper medical authorisation (a prescription, or a licence for research or manufacture purposes).
Joannalee Cave 4222-331 Support use of medication in social care setting Outcome 1.1. Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social care setting. The Medicines Act 1968, the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (and later amendments), the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 (and later amendments), the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), COSHH, the Mental Capacity Act (2005) the Access to health records Act (1990), the Data Protection Act (1998) plus equality legislation Outcome 1.2. Outline the legal classification system for medication POM > These are medicines only available by prescription CD’s > Controlled drugs. These will require a prescription at all times.
The electronic data monitoring system helps to detect and prevent prescription drug abuse by monitoring patient’s prescriptions. For example, some patients will doctor shop, which involves a patient seeing different doctors to obtain prescriptions. A third solution to prevent prescription drug abuse is the FDA enforces laws that govern prescription drug sales. For example, the laws prevent illegal sales and distribution of pharmaceutical drugs over the
Although most of these pills were prescribed for a medical purpose, many ended up in the hands of people who misused or abused them. First and foremost, prescribers and physicians should be subject to mandatory education and training on proper prescription practices and on the nature of addiction. For an example, methadone and oxycodone are very different drugs, yet they are often prescribed interchangeably, leading to unintentional overdose. The Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) should also be used. These are state-run electronic databases used to track the prescribing and dispensing of controlled prescription drugs to patients.