Controlled Drug Licenses

Drug Licences in Care Home, Hospital, and Clinic Settings

Controlled Drugs and Licences

Care homes will require, unless exempted, a controlled drugs licence, to be able to store and dispense any controlled drugs within the premises. The same applies to hospitals and clinics. Here is the Home Offices Guidance: Domestic Controlled Drug Licensing in Healthcare Settings

To apply for a licence, use the online portal of the Home Office, being careful to be fully accurate in the application. See the Home Office’s guidance on completing the form:

Controlled Substance Domestic Application & Case Processing Guidance

When an organisation no longer needs a licence, it must complete a Closure Notice

If you are a care home or other healthcare provider, and you would like advice or legal assistance in relation to applying for a controlled drugs licence, contact us without obligation.

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