Kelly Marie Limbert -Unit 80 Support the use of medication in health & social care .

1.1 Identify legislation that governs the use of
medication in social-care settings
There are :
The Medicines Act 1968, the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (and later amendments), the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 (and later amendments), the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), COSHH, the Mental Capacity Act (2005) the Access to health records Act (1990), the Data Protection Act (1998) plus equality legislation.

1.2 Outline the legal classification system for
Medication
Prescription only medication (POM)
A prescription issued by a GP or other suitably qualified healthcare professional.

Pharmacy medication (PM)
Medication that is available without a prescription, but under the supervision of a pharmacist. The pharmacist will check that the medicine is appropriate for the individual and their health problem.

Over the counter medication (OTC) / General sales list medication (GLS) Medication that can be bought from a pharmacies, supermarkets and other retail outlets without supervision of a pharmacist. OTC medicines include those that treat minor, self limiting complaints, which people may feel are not serious enough to see their GP or pharmacist about.

Controlled drugs
These are only available on prescription.
These drugs can be addictive.

Complementary or homeopathic remedies
Organic/ natural ingredients.

Some drugs are legal, such as tabacco and alcohol. Also drugs that are prescribed to a patient by their doctor or bought from over the counter are legal. Illegal drugs include prescription drugs that have been dangerously modified and substances that are banned by law. Illegal drugs are classified from A to class C. Class A drugs are most dangerous. Class A drugs include; ecstasy, heroin, cocaine, crack, magic mushrooms, injected amphetamines. Class B include, amphetamines and cannabis

Class C include, tranquillisers and painkillers
Class C ar...

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