Controlled Drugs Governance Team
Introduction
The UK Health Act 2006 introduced new monitoring and inspection requirements for controlled drugs. These new arrangements are designed to work within and alongside existing governance systems to promote the safe, secure and effective use of controlled drugs.
Regulations made under the Health Act - the Controlled Drugs (Supervision of Management and Use) Regulations 2006 require healthcare organisations to appoint an Accountable Officer to be accountable for the safe management and use of controlled drugs in their organisation.
Destructions
Incidents
- Controlled Drugs Incident Report to Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer (CDAO)
- Reporting Incidents, Near Misses and Concerns - A Guide for NHS Staff and Contractors
Good Practice Guidance
- A Guide to Good Practice in the Management of Controlled Drugs in Primary Care - Scotland (June 2022)
- Form CDRF (CP): Requisition for Schedules 1, 2 and 3 Controlled Drugs (this form should be used for the transfer of Controlled Drug stock between Community Pharmacies)
- Controlled Drugs Update - Prescription writing requirements for CDs
Accountable Officer / Controlled Drug Governance Team Contacts
All Controlled Drug Enquiries
Email: controlleddrugsteam@borders.scot.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01896 827711
Accountable Officer: Malcolm Clubb
Email: malcolm.clubb@nhs.scot
Telephone: 01896 825579
Controlled Drug Governance Officer/Authorised Witness: Shelley Scott
Email: shelley.scott@borders.scot.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01896 827711