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Schedule H1 register format
For every Schedule H1 medicine supplied, the seller must write in a separate register the prescriber's name and address, the patient's name, the name of the medicine and the quantity, at the time of supply, and keep the register for three years for inspection. Below are the details, and a free printable register.
What Schedule H1 is
Schedule H1 is a list in the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, added by notification GSR 588(E) of 30 August 2013 to curb the misuse of certain newer antibiotics, anti-TB medicines and some habit-forming medicines. These medicines can only be sold on a prescription, and each sale must be written in a register.
You can tell an H1 pack by its label: a red Rx in the top left corner, and a box with a red border headed "Schedule H1 Drug-Warning", which says it is dangerous to take the preparation except in accordance with medical advice, and that it is not to be sold by retail without the prescription of a registered medical practitioner.
What to write for every H1 sale
| Entry | Required? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Name and address of the prescriber | Required | Named in the H1 rules |
| Name of the patient | Required | Named in the H1 rules |
| Name of the medicine | Required | Named in the H1 rules |
| Quantity supplied | Required | Named in the H1 rules |
| Date of sale | Good practice | Shows the entry was made at the time of supply |
| Batch number and bill number | Good practice | Lets you trace a recalled batch and match the bill |
- Keep a separate register for H1 medicines, and write each entry at the time of supply.
- Keep the register for three years, ready to show a drugs inspector.
- Sell H1 medicines only against a prescription from a registered medical practitioner.
Schedule H, H1 and X side by side
| Schedule | Prescription needed | Record to keep |
|---|---|---|
| H | Yes | The usual sale records |
| H1 | Yes | A separate H1 register, kept 3 years |
| X | Yes | The prescription is kept by the seller for 2 years, with separate records and licence conditions |
This is a plain summary, not legal advice. Practice differs between states (for example, whether a printed register from software is accepted), so check with your state drugs control office.
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What is a Schedule H1 drug?
A medicine listed in Schedule H1 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. It includes certain newer antibiotics, anti-TB medicines and some habit-forming medicines. Its pack shows a red Rx and a boxed "Schedule H1 Drug-Warning".
What must the H1 register contain?
For each supply: the name and address of the prescriber, the name of the patient, the name of the medicine and the quantity supplied.
How long must the H1 register be kept?
Three years, and it must be available for inspection by drug inspectors.
Can the H1 register be kept on a computer?
Many chemists keep it in software and print it when needed. Ask your state drugs control office whether they accept a printed or digital register, as practice differs between states.
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