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Controlled drug safe custody — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A pharmacy stores morphine sulfate tablets in a locked CD cabinet. A staff member asks whether zopiclone tablets must be stored in the same cabinet. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: E — Zopiclone is a Schedule 4 controlled drug and does not require safe custody

Zopiclone is controlled under Schedule 4 Part 1 and is subject to prescription validity requirements but not safe custody requirements. Schedule 2 CDs such as morphine require safe custody and CD register recording. Local SOPs may impose additional storage controls.

Reference: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; BNF; MEP