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Controlled Drugs & Prescribing

Drug reclassifications, opioid guidelines, methadone dispensing

2 circular(s)


Methadone & Opioid Updates

8 May 2024   |   MOH Cir 33/2024

Action Items: Cease HALP submissions on effective date; register with new system; update dispensing protocols; train staff on new system; maintain patient treatment continuity.

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Etomidate Reclassification

29 August 2025   |   MOH Cir 54/2025

Action Items: Secure all etomidate stocks immediately; register with CNB; establish controlled records; audit inventory; train staff on CD handling procedures; update prescribing guidelines.

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