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  • Title: A comparison of the practices used for distribution of controlled substances in Massachusetts hospitals with those reported nationally.
    Author: Feldman MJ, Mantel S, Kaul AR.
    Journal: Hosp Pharm; 1983 Nov; 18(11):597-9. PubMed ID: 10263898.
    Abstract:
    A survey questionnaire concerning the procedures used to distribute controlled substances was mailed to 100 randomly selected Massachusetts hospital pharmacies. The tabulated results were compared to a similar study surveying 285 short-term medical and surgical hospitals nationwide. Of the 58 responding hospitals, 47 (81%) reported controlling either all or some Schedule III Controlled Substances in a manner similar to that used for the distribution and accountability of Schedule II drugs. A total of 42 (72%) reported maintaining the same systems for Schedule IV agents. In contrast, only 24 (42%) of those respondents reported controlling Schedule V drugs in a manner similar to Schedule II Controlled Substances. Similar to the findings of a nationwide study, many of the responding Massachusetts hospitals reported selective inclusion of those Schedule III, IV, and V drugs possessing an increased risk of illicit diversion into a more controlled distribution system. In conclusion, many Massachusetts hospitals distribute and account for controlled substances in a manner similar to that used nationwide.
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