Inspection, self-assessment and declaration to the relevant authority

Inspection, self-assessment and declaration to the relevant authority

All healthcare organisations providing clinical services and relevant social care organisations must complete a periodic declaration on whether or not their organisation keeps stocks of CDs and whether there are any special circumstances that might explain any unusual patterns of prescribing or supply.

NHS trusts are required to register with the CQC in relation to their compliance with the essential standards of quality and safety. The CQC registration framework incorporates CD management within the medicines management outcome. The CQC has developed a CD self-assessment tool to support acute NHS trusts and primary care organisations in considering the comprehensiveness of their own local practices and procedures. The tool also forms a helpful educational resource.