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Controlled Drug Accountable Officer (CDAO) applications and amendments


Under these regulations designated bodies in Scotland have to appoint an accountable officer. They are responsible for ensuring the safe and effective:

  • use of controlled drugs
  • management of controlled drugs

Organisations must inform us of any changes to their CDAO arrangements immediately.

We have developed e-forms to support CDAO applications and amendments. By using these forms, you will be leaving our website. You will be using services provided by Microsoft who act as a data processor on behalf of NHS Scotland. Further information can be found within the MS privacy notice, terms of use and use of cookies.

We have set up a dedicated mailbox for CDAO enquiries.