Misuse of Drugs Act 1975: Assessing Risk Factors

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What is the main focus of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

To restrict the illicit use of controlled drugs.

What is the maximum period of supply for Class B controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

1 month (30 days) unless it's a nonopioid, which can be prescribed for up to 3 months (90 days) using NZePS.

Within what timeframe should a Class C controlled drug be first dispensed after prescription to be eligible for subsidy?

Within 3 months of prescribing.

Who is required to be NZ registered to prescribe controlled substances under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

Medical Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner, Midwife, Dentist, Designated Prescriber, Nurse Designated prescriber, Pharmacist, Veterinarian. Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeframe within which a Class B controlled drug must be dispensed after the date of prescription?

Not more than 7 days. Signup and view all the answers

Do Class C controlled drugs require a special prescription form under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

No special prescription form is required. Signup and view all the answers

What are the detailed criteria listed in section 4B(2) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 for assessing the risk of harm?

<ol> <li>The risks, if any, to public health. 2) The therapeutic value of the drug, if any. 3) The potential for use of the drug to cause death. 4) The ability of the drug to create physical or psychological dependence. 5) The international classification and experience of the drug in other jurisdictions. 6) Any other matters that the Minister of Health considers relevant.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

According to Dr Bob Boyd, what type of substances are classified under Class A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

Substances that one doesn't want to see in the country at all, as possession can lead to severe harm to oneself or others. Signup and view all the answers

How many substances are currently listed under Class A in the First Schedule of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

Thirty-seven substances Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum term of imprisonment for offences involving Class A drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

Life imprisonment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975's Class A classification?

To restrict the most serious drugs and prevent their presence in the country due to the potential for severe harm. Signup and view all the answers

In assessing the risk of harm under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, what is considered regarding the drug's potential to create dependence?

The ability of the drug to create physical or psychological dependence. Signup and view all the answers

What are the criteria for classifying drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

The risk of harm the drug poses to individuals or to society by its misuse. Signup and view all the answers

What specific factors must be considered in assessing the risk of harm under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

Likelihood or evidence of drug abuse and the specific effects of the drug. Signup and view all the answers

How are Controlled Drugs (CDs) different from other medicines in terms of prescribing?

Prescribing of controlled drugs is more tightly controlled than prescribing of other medicines. Signup and view all the answers

What Act and associated Regulations govern the prescribing and classification of controlled drugs in New Zealand?

Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 and associated Regulations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 with regards to drug classification?

To determine the risk of harm a drug poses and classify it accordingly. Signup and view all the answers

List two detailed criteria listed in section 4B(2) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 for assessing the risk of harm of a drug.

<ol> <li>Likelihood or evidence of drug abuse, 2) Specific effects of the drug.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers