Which use schedule of controlled drugs needs to be recorded within veterinary practices?

• A. Schedule 1
• B. Schedule 2
• C. Schedule 3
• D. Schedule 4

Answer: (B)

Controlled drugs are split into schedules to show how tightly they must be regulated. The schedule with the strictest accountability in veterinary practice is the one that requires formal recording in a dedicated Controlled Drugs Register. This is because these drugs have medical use but carry a high potential for abuse, so every step—receipt, storage, administration, and disposal—needs to be logged to maintain an audit trail and comply with legal requirements.

Entries in the register typically include date, drug name and strength, quantity received or dispensed, supplier or prescriber, batch number when available, patient details, dosage or administration details, who handled it, and any loss or destruction. This ensures traceability and accountability for every item from purchase to use.