Supply, Storage and Disposal of Medication

This document provides information on the supply, storage, and disposal of medication. It covers the key points of medication legislation, guidelines for safe handling of medication, and the responsibilities and limitations of handling medication. It also explains the importance of obtaining information about medication and condition from individuals, the purpose of prescriptions, and the procedure for transferring medication. Additionally, it describes the requirements for storing medication in different settings.

Supply, Storage and
Disposal of
medication

Section1: Understand medication and prescriptions........................................................................2
Question 4a. Outline the key points of the following pieces of legislation........................................2
Question 4b. Outline how the following guidelines relate to the safe handling of medication...........3
Section 2: Supply, storage and disposal of medication.....................................................................5
REFERENCES..................................................................................................................................11

Section1: Understand medication and prescriptions
Question 4a. Outline the key points of the following pieces of legislation
1. The Human Medicines Regulation 2012
The Human Medicines Regulation 2012 come into force on 14th August 2012.
Respective regulation is outcomes of the initiative taken by medicines and healthcare
products regulatory agency for consolidate as well as review medicine legislation of United
Kingdom and follows extensive consultation with parties who are interested. In addition to
this, respective regulation set comprehensive regime for medicinal products which are
authorised and use for human use, manufacture, distribution, import, sale, supply and many
more. Moreover, this will result in reducing regulatory burden on business firms.
2. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 is an Act of United Kingdom parliament. This Act
represent actions which are line with treaty commitments within Single convention on
Narcotic Drugs and United Nations convention Against lllicit Traffic in narcotic Drugs as
well as Psychotropic substances. Moreover, main purpose of this act is to prevent misuse of
drugs as well as achieves this through impose complete van on supply, manufacture, import
and export of controlled drugs which allowed by regulation.
3. Misuse of Drugs (safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulation 2007
The main purpose behind introducing Misuse of Drugs regulation 2007 is to prevent
misuse of drugs as well as achieves this through impose complete van on supply,
manufacture, import and export of controlled drugs which allowed by regulation. Because
misuse of drugs may result in death of particular person or several other major health issues.
4. Control of substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulation 2002
COSHH is the law which needed employers for controlling substances which are
hazardous for health as well as includes nanomaterials. In addition to this, individual can
reduce or prevent staff members exposure in relation of hazardous substance by:
 Finding what health hazards are
 Deciding how to prevent harm to health
 Planning for emergencies
 Providing health surveillance and monitoring within proper cases

5. Health and Social care Act 2008 (Regulation of Regulated Activities) (Amendment)
Regulations Act
Health and Social care Act was created on 11 March 2009 with the following activities:-
 Provision of health care to patients by primary care trust.
 NHS management of blood and transplant
 Provision of health care to patients by National Health Service trust or National
Health Service Foundation trust.
As per the Act patient can be pregnant woman, breast feeding woman as well as women who
has given birth just now. Along with this, treatment involves nursing care, investigation
process, palliative care and many more.
Question 4b. Outline how the following guidelines relate to the safe handling of medication
1. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s guidelines ‘The handling of medicines in social
care’
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is the profession of pharmacy for improving the
health as well as wellbeing of publics. Moreover, RPS is professional membership body for
pharmacy and pharmacists within Great Britain as well as internationally renowned publisher
of medicines related information. Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s professional guidance
related to principles-based guidance for making sure that the safe administration of medicines
through healthcare professionals. In relation of social care it is important to provide
appropriate medicines to patients in effective manner so that it will not result in negative
impact on health of individuals.
2. Workplace policies
In an organisation there are several policies which provide assistance in conducting
workplace activities within more effective manner. Thus, workplace policies are mention
below :-
 Code of conduct
 Recruitment policy
 Internet and email policy
 Anti-discrimination and harassment policy
 Health and safety policy

Question 5. If you do not work in line with the legislation and guidelines, explain what
the possible consequences could be for:
a) Yourself – If I am not working by following all the legislations as well as guidelines then it
will have negative impact on me. Along with this, may be I have to face several
consequences also as legal bodies may charge fine for not following guidelines related to
particular work.
b) Individuals using medication – In medication guidelines and legislation play very essential
role as well as individual who is using medication must have to follow all the guidelines in
relation of same.
c) Your employer – There re several legislations as well as guidelines which given by legal
bodies and these has to be follow by employers. Because this make sure that all the activities
has been conducted in legal manner as well as also give positive outcomes.
Question 6. Outline your own role and the role of others involved in the following
processes:
a) Prescribing medication
Own role – My role in prescribing medicine is to make sure that it s according to the
requirement as well as health issues. because wrong medication may result in negative impact
on health of individual.
Role of other key people – Other people also have key role in prescribing medication as they
have to take it on time in required manner for gaining effective outcomes.
b) Dispensing medication
Own role – It is important to check and dispense medication according to the prescription
because if it is not check or wrong then it may result in negative impact on the person who is
taking wrong medication.
Role of other key people – For dispensing medication other people also have key role and it
is important to follow all these in effective manner for gaining better outcomes. Because if it
is not check or wrong then it may result in negative impact on the person who is taking wrong
medication.
c) Obtaining and receiving medication

Own role – It is important to obtain as well as receive medication for better outcomes in
effective manner.
Role of other key people - It is important to obtain as well as receive medication for better
outcomes in effective manner.
d) Administering medication
Own role - It is important to check and dispense medication according to the prescription
because if it is not check or wrong then it may result in negative impact on the person who is
taking wrong medication.
Role of other key people – Other also have role in administering medication as well as it is
essential to take major steps in relation of them. Because negative step may result in bad
impact on others.
Question 7. When handling medication, it is important to be aware of the limitation of
your role, as there are some things you are permitted to do and there are some things
that you are not permitted to do. Explain the responsibilities you have at the moment-
under current regulation and the aspects of handling medication that you are not
authorised to do
Aspects of handling medication
I am authorised to do
Aspects of handling medication
I am not authorised to do
It is important for me as an authority to have
proper knowledge about medication. So
that, I will be able to provide proper
treatment to individual who require for
getting better.
I am not authorised to provide any
medication to patient and other people
without proper knowledge of drugs and any
other medication related to health care.
Question 8. Identify how you could get support and information relating to medication
within workplace.
There are several times when I require to access additional support in relation of
health and safety. So that it will be useful to known few sources you may use. Furthermore,
within most cases speaking to manager about any health and safety queries have the best
source of support. Moreover, speaking to co-worker who are knowledgeable especially senior

colleagues who are useful. In addition to this, I can also gain information from employers
agreed way of working, looking national legislation and regulation as well as many more.
Apart from this, Health and Safety Executive website also have useful information.
Section 2: Supply, storage and disposal of medication
Question 9. Identify five nationally approved sources of information that you could use
if you needed information about medication
The three most solid sources in each age bunch were accounted for to be PILs,
specialists and drug specialists. Attendants, drug administrative specialists, drug data
handouts and medication aides and books were considered next generally dependable. Family
members and companions, TV, papers and magazines were viewed as the least dependable.
The respondents were generally unsure about the unwavering quality of the Internet,
persistent associations and telephone utilities. There was a critical distinction between age
bunches in assessing the dependability of telephone utilities (15-34-year-olds discovered
them more solid). In addition to this, medication clients announced getting medication data
from numerous sources. The most normally utilized sources were seen as the most solid, yet
their unwavering quality didn't appear to rely upon age. The advocates should consider that
patients have numerous wellsprings of medication data, with differing legitimacy.
Question 10. Describe the information which should be supplied with all medicines.
Label of medicines is very important as it include information which is essential for
patient to known before consuming it. Moreover, it is important to put some information on
the label of medicines which supplied explanation of these are as follows :-
 Batch number
 Expiry date
 Serial number which is numeric or alphanumeric sequence of maximum 20 characters
randomly generated.
 Code of product that allows the identification of at least name of medication, strength,
pack size, pharmaceutical form and many more which is required by patient.
Above mention information is important and required on label of medication before supply it.
Label of medicines is very important as it include information which is essential for patient to
known before consuming it.

Questions 11. Describe why it is important to seek information from each individual
about their medication and condition.
It is essential to gain information as well as data from each and every individual about
medication and condition. Because for providing information in effective manner it is
essential to have appropriate information related to patient medication as well as condition.
Accepting your medication as endorsed or medicine adherence is significant for controlling
incessant conditions, treating brief conditions, and generally speaking long haul wellbeing
and prosperity. An individual association with your medical services supplier or drug
specialist is a significant piece of medicine adherence. Along with this, it is important to take
information about individual medication as well as condition. This will help in further
improvement of individual as well as provide assistance in better treatment and also in getting
recover within easy manner from the issue they are facing.
Question 12. Identify the purpose of prescription
Prescription is physician order for preparation as well as administration of drug as
well as device for a patient. A solution is generally written so as to furnish individuals with
meds demonstrated to be viable in helping the body to manage an infirmity, intense or
interminable. Most remedies are composed for "controlled medications". Sometimes the
specialist my compose a solution for over the counter medicines. This is done to enable the
individual to record it on their protection so they can bear to purchase the OTC treatment. All
physician endorsed medication compartments remember data for the mark including the
patient's name, the name of the medication, measurement and directions on how frequently to
take the medication. In addition to this, more itemized printed data about the drug is normally
given by the drug store when doctor prescribed medication is apportioned.
Question 13. Carla has received a delivery of medication from the pharmacy. List the
information that she should check and record before the medication is stored.
Label of medicines is very important as it include information which is essential for
patient to known before consuming it. Moreover, it is important to put some information on
the label of medicines which supplied explanation of these are as follows :-
 Batch number
 Expiry date

 Serial number which is numeric or alphanumeric sequence of maximum 20 characters
randomly generated.
 Code of product that allows the identification of at least name of medication, strength,
pack size, pharmaceutical form and many more which is required by patient.
Above mention information is important and required on label of medication before supply it.
Label of medicines is very important as it include information which is essential for patient to
known before consuming it. Although, it is important to check information which is placed
on label so that medication will taken in proper manner as well as individual will get recover
in easy manner without facing any difficulties.
Question 14. Describe the procedure that should be followed when:
a) Transferring medication from one setting to another – It is important to follow
proper procedure of transferring medication from one setting to another. Moreover,
this is essential to follow things in effective manner because it provides assistance in
gaining better outcomes within effective manner.
b) Obtaining medication in an emergency situation, for example if an individual
requires a supply of medication outside of pharmacy opening times
c) Obtaining medication for use ‘when required’ – It is important to taken medicine
only when needed so that individual will get recover easily and get better outcomes
related to health in effective manner.
d) Renewing a prescription - The specialist can charge an expense for recharging the
remedy. You can pay for the reestablishment of a solution by mentioning that a
receipt be sent to your home or by mentioning the expense to be added to the cost of
the prescription at the drug store.
Question 15. Describe the requirement for storage of medication including controlled
drugs with each of the following settings
Type of setting Requirement for storing
medication
Requirement for storage of
controlled drugs
Clinical setting e.g.
hospital
It is important to store
medication in proper manner
as well as within required
temperature. So that it will
be safe and secure as well as
A drug and substance which
is tightly controlled through
government because it may
because addiction or abused.
Controlled substances with

can be use when required. In
addition to this, clinical
professionals must store
meds safely. Just approved
consideration home staff
ought to approach. Your
cycles and strategies should
likewise incorporate how
you ensure the keys are
safely put away.
known medical use, such as
morphine, Valium, and
Ritalin, are available only by
prescription from a licensed
medical
professional. Although, it is
important to store medicines
in proper manner so that
better results will be gained
in effective manner.
Residential care It is important to have all
required tools and
medication at residential
care to handle things in
better manner.
Medication and tools will
manage in better manner for
gaining effective outcomes
in appropriate way.
Day services In day services it is
important to take care of
each and everything’s in
more effective manner.
Day services are the one
which require to be managed
in proper way so they will
treat patients in appropriate
manner.
Domiciliary care Homecare is health care or
supportive care provided by
a professional caregiver in
the individual home where
the patient or client is living,
as opposed to care provided
in group accommodations
like clinics or nursing
homes.
In home care services it is
important to take care of all
the medication and other
related services which
needed by patient to get
recover in easy manner.
Non-care settings In non-care settings services
are not provided by focusing
on medication and other
services but they ensure that
requirement of individual
In non-care settings services
will be offered to patients in
appropriate manner so they
will get satisfy with services
they want in effective

get fulfilled in appropriate
manner.
manner.
Question 16. Outline how could you can support an individual to store medication
securely for self-administration
It is important for individual to store medication in secure manner for self-
administration purpose so they will be able to treat things in more effective manner and
accomplish desired goals and objectives. In addition to this, it is important to do self-
assessment before providing medicines to an individual because this will help in determining
area which require medication and other care. Thus, it can be said that in health care sector
self-assessment is necessary.
Question 17. Outline the storage requirement for following medication:
a) Insulin before opening – Keep bottles which is unused, cartridges as well as pens of
insulin within the refrigerator (between 36°F and 46°F). In addition to this, if Insulin
stored properly before not using it will be good until the expiration date which is
listed on insulin. Moreover, keeping insulin cartridge as well as pens, which currently
utilising at room temperature within 56°F and 80°F.
b) Sodium valproate – It is important to store unused sodium valproate in proper
manner because if it will be taken by anyone who not need then it has negative impact
on them. There are several ways of storing sodium Valproate such as Keep away from
children, keep in cool and dry place which has to be away from direct sunlight as well
as store at room temperature.
Question 18. Describe how medicines awaiting disposal should be stored.
In both nursing and home care there are some medicine awaiting disposal but these
should be stored in proper manner because if there will be an emergency the those medicines
will provide major assistance. In addition to this, there are several ways that can be use for
storing medicines so that it will use when needed in appropriate manner. Explanation of ways
that can be use for storing medicines are mention below :-
 Clean and tidy
 Dry and at constant temperature that should not be more that 25 °C.
 Locked as well as keys kept with authorised members of staff members only.

A safe drugs zone secures the wellbeing of the staff and inhabitants. Many consideration
homes store prescriptions in a lockable medication streetcar which is utilized for drug adjusts.
Question 19. Give five examples of why medication might need to be disposed of before
it is used.
Disposal of waste is subject of legislation as well as regulated by the Environment
Agency. In addition to this, proper disposal is necessary because it may result in negative
impact on environment as well as individual when not disposed in proper way. There are
several example when medicines required to be dispose are as follows:-
a) Treatment of individual changes or stops
b) Person get transfer to another care service
c) A person dies
d) The medicine reaches its expiry date
e) When person get fine and shift to home care
Question 20. Outline the procedures that should be followed to ensure the safe and
secure disposal of medication and associated equipment within the following settings:
a) Nursing care - In the case when patient discharge or get die nursing care follow
proper procedure of disposing drugs in safe and controlled manner. As they place
useful medicines in store and unused get disposed by them.
b) Residential care - Working within home-based environment often presents several
challenges. Although, there is proper way of managing medical waste in residential
care. It incorporates distinguishing clinical waste things, following the guidelines that
administer clinical garbage removal in the home, and recognizing the best possible
strategy for the taking care of and removal of polluted sharps, prescriptions, and other
controlled clinical waste, for example, individual defensive hardware, or PPE.
c) Domiciliary care - It is important to dispose medication waste in proper manner so
that it will not result in negative impact environment and health of others.
Question 21. Explain the procedure that should be followed for the safe and secure
disposal of controlled drugs in the following settings:

d) Nursing care – In the case when patient discharge or get die nursing care follow
proper procedure of disposing drugs in safe and controlled manner. As they place
useful medicines in store and unused get disposed by them.
e) Residential care – Working within home-based environment often presents several
challenges. Although, there is proper way of managing medical waste in residential
care. It incorporates distinguishing clinical waste things, following the guidelines that
administer clinical garbage removal in the home, and recognizing the best possible
strategy for the taking care of and removal of polluted sharps, prescriptions, and other
controlled clinical waste, for example, individual defensive hardware, or PPE.
f) Domiciliary care – It is important to dispose medication waste in proper manner so
that it will not result in negative impact environment and health of others.
Question 22. Explain why it is important to follow agreed procedures when disposing of
medication and associated equipment.
It is important to follow all the agreed procedure while disposing medication and
equipment related to it because improper drug disposal may result in creating several issues
for people and environment. Thus, proper disposal of drugs can result in preventing negative
and toxic effects on environment which may take place when drugs are not disposed within
proper manner. In addition to this, safely disposing of drugs can prevent them from getting in
the hand of people who will not have them. Although, it is important for individual to follow
all the regulations and policies related to disposal of medication as well as equipment’s
associated with it.

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