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Disposal of controlled drugs — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardDispensing and SupplyDisposal of controlled drugsGPhC CRA

A care home sends back a monitored dosage system after a resident has died. It contains morphine modified-release tablets and zopiclone tablets. The staff ask the pharmacy to dispose of the medicines immediately. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: E — Obtain appropriate denaturing and destruction arrangements for the controlled drugs

Returned controlled drugs must be handled and destroyed safely according to legal and governance requirements. Schedule 2 controlled drugs require particular attention to denaturing and records where applicable. The pharmacy should follow SOPs and local waste arrangements rather than treating them as routine stock.

Reference: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; MEP