CM43 - Collection of Prescriptions Policy and Procedure

React Homecare CM43 – Collection of Prescriptions Policy and Procedure 1. Purpose 1.1 To ensure that Service Users receive their medications correctly and in a timely manner and to reduce the unnecessary waste of medication. 1.2 This policy must be read in conjunction with the Overarching Medication Policy and Procedure and will support any locally required policies and procedures. The policy, associated policies and procedures apply to all staff involved in medication administration within React Homecare and must be read and followed. 1.3 To meet the legal requirements of the regulated activities that React Homecare is registered to provide: o The Care Act 2014 o The Controlled Drugs (Supervision of Management and Use) Regulations 2013 o The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 o Medicines Act 1968 o Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 o The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 o The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 2. Scope 2.1 The following roles may be affected by this policy: o Registered Manager o Care staff 2.2 The following service users may be affected by this policy: o Service Users 2.3 The following stakeholders may be affected by this policy: o External health professionals o Local Authority o NHS 3. Objectives 3.1 To ensure that a clear procedure for collecting prescriptions, when required, is in place as part of the agreed Care Plan. 4. Policy 4.1 React Homecare understands the importance of having accurate and upto-date information about a Service User's medication at all times. This includes ensuring that there is a clear procedure on how to: o Accurately list a Service User's medicines Page 1 of 6