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How to setup for Controlled Drugs (FP10)

In Pabau, you can add your team’s prescription details, so their credentials are automatically included on prescriptions. Follow the steps below to set up a prescriber.

🩺 Setup a Prescriber for Controlled Drugs & FP10 Printing in Pabau

1. Prerequisites

  • Prescriber must be GMC/GPhC/GDC registered.

  • FP10 secure printer + stationery required.

  • Access limited to authorised prescribers only.

  • Your prescribers are already setup for general prescriptions

2. System Setup

  1. Enable Q Code & CD Pin: Team → Edit Profile → Customize Fields + AddCD Pin & Q Code (first ensure you have setup both of these as staff custom fields)


  2. Add CD PIN: Enter your CD pin against the team member.

  3. Add Q Code: Enter your Q code against the team member.

    A CD PIN (Controlled Drug Prescriber Identification Number) is a unique code issued by the NHS to prescribers who are authorised to prescribe Schedule 2 and 3 controlled drugs on FP10 prescription forms.

    The “Q Code” on FP10 prescription forms is a prescriber code used by the NHS to identify the issuing prescriber and link the prescription to the correct practice/organisation for reimbursement

     

3. Issuing FP10 for a CD

  1. Open patient → Prescriptions → New Prescription.

  2. Select prescriber + choose Controlled Drug.

  3. Enter clear details (drug, strength, directions, quantity in words & figures).

  4. Print → FP10 (ensure secure tray).


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4. Best Practice

  • Double-check all CD quantities/directions.

  • Never leave FP10 forms unsecured.

  • Run monthly audit reports for compliance.