What does “Schedule 2” mean?
The Misuse of Drugs Regulations schedule containing controlled drugs with recognised medical uses and strict handling requirements.
Schedule 2 in plain English
The Misuse of Drugs Regulations schedule containing controlled drugs with recognised medical uses and strict handling requirements.
Cannabis-based products for medicinal use were moved into Schedule 2 on 1 November 2018, which is what made specialist prescribing possible.
Schedule 2 status brings requirements on prescription writing, record keeping, storage and destruction, and a 28-day validity limit on prescriptions.
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What does schedule 2 mean?
The Misuse of Drugs Regulations schedule containing controlled drugs with recognised medical uses and strict handling requirements.
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