BPHA4201 Worksheet 2

Misuse of Drugs Act

NAME: __________________________

1. State the definition of the following as defined by the Misuse of

drugs act.

Cannabis (amended)

Coca Leaf

Morphine

2. According to the Misuse of Drugs Act, what are the duties of the
National Drug Abuse Control Council (NDACC)?

b) What are the requirements to be appointed as a board member of

NDACC?

3. What is contained in the Second Schedule

4. Name five (5) drugs for each of the classes contained in the second
schedule

5. When there is evidence of a social problem (due to the misuse of

dangerous/harmful drugs) in a particular area, what special
 requirements/ directives can be made with regard to physicians
and pharmacist practicing in the area?

6. If an individual is found in possession of the following controlled

substances, he/she can be charged with possession for the
purpose of supplying to another if the quantities are greater
than…
___________ for morphine

___________ for cannabis

___________ for heroin

___________ for cocaine

7. Section 6 (1) and B states that it is not lawful for a person to

supply or offer to supply a controlled drug to another. Are there
any exemptions to this article? Explain

9. Describe the legal requirements for a prescription for controlled

drugs.

10. What are the legal requirements for disposal of controlled drugs?