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What is the maximum period of supply for Class B drugs?
What is the maximum period of supply for Class B drugs?
1 month (30 days)
What information must a prescription for animal treatment written by a veterinarian contain?
What information must a prescription for animal treatment written by a veterinarian contain?
- The surname, each given name of the animal owner
- The address of the animal owner
Do Optometrists and Dietitians have prescribing rights for Controlled Drugs (Class C & Class B)?
Do Optometrists and Dietitians have prescribing rights for Controlled Drugs (Class C & Class B)?
No
Are veterinary prescriptions funded by the Ministry of Health?
Are veterinary prescriptions funded by the Ministry of Health?
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When does a NZePS controlled drug Prescription Form become legal?
When does a NZePS controlled drug Prescription Form become legal?
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What is the maximum period of supply for Class C drugs?
What is the maximum period of supply for Class C drugs?
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How long must pharmacies retain the pharmacy copy of dispensed controlled drug prescriptions?
How long must pharmacies retain the pharmacy copy of dispensed controlled drug prescriptions?
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According to Regulation 42 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1977, how long must pharmacies retain Controlled Drugs Registers?
According to Regulation 42 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1977, how long must pharmacies retain Controlled Drugs Registers?
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What is the requirement for every pharmacy in relation to controlled drug registers?
What is the requirement for every pharmacy in relation to controlled drug registers?
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Where should Controlled Drugs belonging to Class B and Class C2 be stored?
Where should Controlled Drugs belonging to Class B and Class C2 be stored?
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What is the impact of Misuse of Drugs Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2023 on opioid prescriptions?
What is the impact of Misuse of Drugs Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2023 on opioid prescriptions?
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What is the maximum period of supply for Class C drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?
What is the maximum period of supply for Class C drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?
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Which prescription form is required for Class B drugs with a maximum supply period of 1 month (30 days)?
Which prescription form is required for Class B drugs with a maximum supply period of 1 month (30 days)?
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What are the legal requirements for prescribing controlled drugs by dentists under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?
What are the legal requirements for prescribing controlled drugs by dentists under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?
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How soon after the date of prescription must Class B drugs be first dispensed?
How soon after the date of prescription must Class B drugs be first dispensed?
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What is the maximum period of supply for Class B CD drugs like oxycodone and morphine under the Act?
What is the maximum period of supply for Class B CD drugs like oxycodone and morphine under the Act?
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When should prescriptions for Class C drugs be dispensed to be eligible for subsidy?
When should prescriptions for Class C drugs be dispensed to be eligible for subsidy?
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