UPDATE: Changed arrangements for Controlled Drugs Accountable Officers

Written by admin on Thursday 4th October 2018

Important changes for both Dorset and Hampshire & Isle of Wight pharmacies. Please read and make note of the relevant new contact details...


The guidance for contacting the CDAO within Wessex is changing from 1st October 2018. As from this date, Dorset will now be required to contact NHS England South-West, where as Hampshire & Isle of Wight will need to contact NHS England South-East.

Please see the following attachments for Tim Perriment's guidance on what you need to do and inform all of your team:

Dorset pharmacies ONLYNHS England - South (Wessex) - Ref 454
Hampshire & Isle of Wight pharmacies onlyNHS England - South (Wessex) - Ref 460