Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 Criteria for Assessing Risks

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

1 month (30 days)

How long after the date of prescription should Class B drugs be first dispensed for all under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

Not more than 7 days

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

3 months (90 days)

What special prescription form is required for Class B controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

Triplicate Prescription Form (H572) - handwritten Signup and view all the answers

Under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1977, what is the timeframe for first dispensing Class C controlled drugs for subsidy?

Within 3 months of prescribing Signup and view all the answers

Who are the health practitioners designated as prescribers 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 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

How is Class A classification described by Dr Bob Boyd, Ministry of Health Chief Advisor?

Class A classification is reserved for substances that one doesn’t want to see in the country at all, and to presume that somebody in possession is either going to harm themselves or somebody else quite severely. Signup and view all the answers

How many substances are currently listed as Class A in the First Schedule to 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 like manufacture, importation, and supply?

Life imprisonment Signup and view all the answers

Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, what is the purpose of Class A classification?

Reserved for the most serious drugs requiring severe restrictions Signup and view all the answers

According to the Act, what are some factors considered when assessing the risk of harm of a drug?

Public health risks, therapeutic value, potential for causing death, ability to create dependence, international classification, and other relevant matters Signup and view all the answers

What are the criteria used to classify 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 factors must be considered in assessing the risk of harm of a drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

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

Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, what are the criteria for classifying a drug as Class A?

Drugs posing a very high risk of harm. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Controlled Drugs Medicines Act 1981 in relation to prescribing controlled drugs?

To restrict access to and minimize the misuse of controlled drugs. Signup and view all the answers

What do the Controlled Drugs Regulations 1984 govern?

The prescribing and handling of controlled drugs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act 2003 in relation to controlled drugs?

It sets standards for health practitioners when dealing with controlled drugs. Signup and view all the answers