Legal Requirements of Prescribing Under Misuse of Drugs Act
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What is the maximum period of supply for a Class B opioid for dentists?

1 month

What must be stated on every controlled drug Prescription Form for dentists?

'for dental treatment only'

Which controlled drugs can midwives prescribe under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

pethidine, morphine, tramadol, fentanyl

What is the maximum period of supply for opioid drugs for midwives?

<p>1 month (30 days)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required to be stated on every controlled drug Prescription Form for midwives?

<p>'for midwifery use only'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which designated prescribers can prescribe Class B opioids for a maximum period of 1 month?

<p>Designated Pharmacist Prescribers, Designated Nurse Prescribers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information must be included in a prescription written by a veterinarian for the treatment of an animal?

<p>The Full name of the animal owner and the address of the animal owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which health practitioners do not have prescribing rights for Controlled Drugs (Class C & Class B) under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

<p>Optometrists and Dietitians</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does a NZePS controlled drug Prescription Form become legal?

<p>After being downloaded from the electronic Prescription Form repository (the NZePS broker)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should happen if a controlled drug Prescription Form cannot be downloaded?

<p>The controlled drug may not be Dispensed</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can dispense a barcoded controlled drug Prescription Form?

<p>Any Provider, as long as the criteria are met</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is it the responsibility of the Provider to check if the Prescriber is from a practice with MoH approval to issue controlled drug barcode Prescription Forms?

<p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is allowed to prescribe dexamfetamine for the treatment of ADHD?

<p>Medical practitioners with a vocational scope of practice of Paediatrics or Psychiatry</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical practitioners can prescribe dexamfetamine for the treatment of narcolepsy?

<p>Medical practitioners with a vocational scope of practice of Internal Medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can prescribe dexamfetamine for specified conditions based on a written recommendation?

<p>Any other registered Medical Practitioner or nurse practitioner acting on a written recommendation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the legislative act that requires medical practitioners to be registered to prescribe dexamfetamine?

<p>Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under which act are the legal requirements for prescribing dexamfetamine outlined?

<p>Misuse of Drugs Act 1975</p> Signup and view all the answers

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