Safer Prescribing in Prisons – Addressing Drug-Related Challenges
Recent HMPPS inspections highlight the increasing drug-related challenges in UK prisons. Issues such as external smuggling and internal system failures contribute to the problem, requiring stronger security measures and systemic reforms.
The General Medical Council (GMC) provides best practices for safe prescribing in high-risk environments like prisons, focusing on:
- Responsible prescribing to reduce misuse.
- Regular treatment reviews to ensure effectiveness.
- Prevention of drug diversion & abuse with secure prescribing methods.
Read more about best practices in prison healthcare and safer prescribing.
(Source: GMC – Good Practice in Prescribing and Managing Medicines and Devices, 2021)
