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Posted: 8th May 2018
Directorate aims to find out extent of disposal problems
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is carrying out a survey to help understand the problems vets face getting controlled drugs witnessed for disposal.
Currently, veterinary surgeons must destroy schedule 2 controlled drugs in the presence of, and directed by, an authorised person.
This could be an inspector appointed under the Veterinary Medicines Regulations, a vet who is independent of the practice where destruction is taking place, or a person that is legally authorised to witness the destruction - such as a Police CD Liaison Officer (CDLO).
VMD says there is a shortage of police CDLOs, while practices may struggle to find inspectors or independent vets in close proximity. The directorate is hoping to establish the extent of the problem around the UK to inform future policy.
The survey is open to all UK registered vets until 6 June 2018 and should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete.
Complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SHKTBYH
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