Nursing Guidelines in the Management of Narcotics and Psychotropic Drugs

DG of Health Services and Programmes

Acknowledgments

The Directorate General of Nursing Affairs (DGNA) acknowledges the efforts of the National Committee for Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances, the Inspection Team of Controlled Drugs, and the Directorate General of Pharmaceutical Affairs & Drug Control, for developing the "Guide to Management of Narcotics & Psychotropic Substances in Health Institutions & Pharmaceutical Establishments".

The DGNA appreciates and acknowledges all those who participated in writing and reviewing this guideline ,in particular the following professionals.

Ms. Sharifa Said Al Zadjali

Director of professional Practice

Ms. Saada Badr Al Saqri

Section Head of Specialized Medical Services

Ms. Maya Khalifa Al Ismaili

Section Head of Quality and Safety

Mr. Najeem Hassan Al Balushi

Section Head of Primary Health Care Nursing Practice

Ms. Mary Sheeba Kennedy

Directorate of Professional Practice

Ms. Haifaa Mohammed Al Saadi

Directorate of Professional Practice

Acronyms

CD

Controlled Drugs

T.T.O

To Take Out

DGMS

Directorate General of Medical Supplies

DGQAC

Directorate General of Quality Assurance Center

DONA

Directorate General of Nursing Affairs

DGPA&DC

Directorate General of Pharmaceutical Affairs & Drug Control

MoH

Ministry of Health

TV

Intravenous

CDR

Control Drug Register

1 - Introduction