616 Administer Medication To Individuals
Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects
1.1 Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of
Medication
The Medication Acts 1968
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973
Safe Management of Controlled Drugs Regulations 2006
Health and Social Care Act 2008
Care Quality Commissions’ regulations
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 1999
Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005
Mental Capacity Act 2005
Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Joint Policy Procedures on the Mental Capacity Act 2010
Company’s Medication Handbook
1.2 Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects
General Sales List medicines (GSL) –licensed medications that can be purchased over the counter in shops, supermarkets and pharmacies e.g. Ibuprofen
These medications have been assessed as being safe for the general public to obtain without an increased risk of causing any harm. They are limited in their quantities and pack size, and are usually of a weaker strength. They must have all the correct dosage instructions on the packaging along with an information leaflet.
Pharmacy medicines (P) – medications that can only be sold in pharmacies. These pharmacies should be registered and supervised by qualified pharmacist. e.g. Paracetamol 100 tablets
These medicines can be stronger than the GSL equivalent and can be sold in greater quantities. The pharmacist and their staff can check that the medicine is suitable for the customer to help prevent side effects and interactions with other drugs.
Prescription Only Medicines (POM) – medications that must be prescribed by a qualified medical practitioner and can be dispensed by a pharmacist or doctor.e.g. Ventolin inhaler
These medicines will be prescribed for a particular patient at a certain dosage, with
1.1 Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of
Medication
The Medication Acts 1968
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973
Safe Management of Controlled Drugs Regulations 2006
Health and Social Care Act 2008
Care Quality Commissions’ regulations
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 1999
Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005
Mental Capacity Act 2005
Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Joint Policy Procedures on the Mental Capacity Act 2010
Company’s Medication Handbook
1.2 Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects
General Sales List medicines (GSL) –licensed medications that can be purchased over the counter in shops, supermarkets and pharmacies e.g. Ibuprofen
These medications have been assessed as being safe for the general public to obtain without an increased risk of causing any harm. They are limited in their quantities and pack size, and are usually of a weaker strength. They must have all the correct dosage instructions on the packaging along with an information leaflet.
Pharmacy medicines (P) – medications that can only be sold in pharmacies. These pharmacies should be registered and supervised by qualified pharmacist. e.g. Paracetamol 100 tablets
These medicines can be stronger than the GSL equivalent and can be sold in greater quantities. The pharmacist and their staff can check that the medicine is suitable for the customer to help prevent side effects and interactions with other drugs.
Prescription Only Medicines (POM) – medications that must be prescribed by a qualified medical practitioner and can be dispensed by a pharmacist or doctor.e.g. Ventolin inhaler
These medicines will be prescribed for a particular patient at a certain dosage, with