Controlled drugs

Licensing support that continues beyond the application.

We provide end-to-end support for Home Office controlled drugs licensing, and we stay with you afterwards. Our experience includes acting as Controlled Drug Accountable Officer (CDAO) and working directly with the Home Office to secure controlled drugs licences for primary care. We work with NHS contractors, CICs, charities and private providers.

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Controlled drug licencing — safe, compliant, responsible

Much of this is ongoing. We provide retained CDAO cover, annual renewals and inspection support on a continuing basis, not just at the point of application.

How we help

Clear expertise, organised around the work.

01

End-to-end Home Office application assistance

We manage the full application from start to finish, ensuring it is complete, accurate and ready for submission.

02

Home Office-ready SOPs

We write and refine standard operating procedures so they are clear, compliant and ready for inspection.

03

Estates and security reviews

We review your premises, storage and security arrangements against the standards the Home Office expects.

04

CD audits

We carry out controlled drugs audits to confirm compliance and identify gaps before they become problems.

05

Acting as CDAO

We can act as your Controlled Drug Accountable Officer, taking on the governance responsibility on a retained basis.

06

Post-application assistance

We continue to support you after submission, responding to queries and conditions through to determination.

07

Annual CD licence renewals

We manage your annual renewals so nothing lapses.

08

Inspection assistance

We prepare you for inspections and support you through them.

Next step

Build the right support around your team.

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Tell us where you need support. We will review your enquiry and arrange an initial conversation to understand the detail.

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