Dentistry, Guidance
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Controlled drugs governance for dental teams
16 March 2026This article explains controlled drug (CD) governance arrangements dental teams should have, such as a CD lead and comprehensive SOPs.
Managing controlled drugs waste for dental teams
16 March 2026Controlled drugs (CDs) in Schedules 2, 3, and 4(1) should be denatured before disposal as pharmaceutical waste. An Environment Agency T28 exemption is required.
Storing and recording controlled drugs for dental teams
16 March 2026Storage and record-keeping for controlled drugs must comply with legislation. What is required varies depending on the Schedule a drug belongs to.
Managing controlled drugs held as stock for dental teams
16 March 2026Stock schedule 2 and 3 controlled drugs (CDs) must be ordered (requisitioned) on Form FP10CDF. Schedule 4 and 5 CDs can be ordered the same way as non-CDs.
Prescribing controlled drugs for dental teams
16 March 2026This article explains which controlled drugs (CDs) dentists may prescribe, how to prescribe them, and on which forms.
Managing controlled drugs for dental teams
16 March 2026This article provides an overview of controlled drug (CD) management for dental teams
Considering fluoride and accidental ingestion of toothpaste
28 January 2026Understanding fluoride intake recommendations and risks of accidentally eating or swallowing toothpaste.
Labelling and packaging medicines supplied by dental teams
26 March 2025Requirements for labelling and packaging medicines before supply by dental teams are detailed in legislation and depend on the classification of the medicine
Supplying medical devices: advice for dental teams
26 March 2025Advice on supplying medical devices directly to NHS and private patients by dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists.
Supplying P and GSL medicines: advice for dental teams
26 March 2025Advice on supplying P and GSL medicines to NHS and private patients by dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists.