Guidance
Controlled drugs: standard operating procedures
Documenting standard operating procedures: guidelines for companies applying for a controlled drug licence.
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If your company needs to apply for a licence to transport controlled drugs, you should read this guidance before you apply.
The document contains a list of headings which should form the basis of standard operating procedures to ensure that security requirements are met.
You can read more information about the application process and further drugs licensing guidance documents before applying.
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Published 10 March 2013
Last updated 2 July 2025
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Added details on the principles and structure of standard operating procedures, and on applying for a controlled drugs or precursor chemicals licence.
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First published.