Can I store prescribed controlled drugs on behalf of residents?
Our understanding is that the storage of prescribed controlled drugs by workers in generic settings such as hostels and day centres is not strictly lawful and may expose workers to risk of prosecution. There are also important duty of care issues. We do not think that most workers in housing settings enjoy the authority to possess and supply controlled drugs detailed in the Misuse of Drugs Regulations, as updated. As such , organisations would be advised to find other solutions to avoid the need to store prescribed controlled drugs until such time as the legislation is revised.
