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MD71490 - Doctor / chemist contravene s.12(2) direction concerning prescription of controlled drug of Class C
Important
This page shows classification data from the Active CJS Offence Index. It is not sentencing advice and does not predict what will happen in an individual case.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
Classification details
- Offence code
- MD71490
- Offence title
- Doctor / chemist contravene s.12(2) direction concerning prescription of controlled drug of Class C
- Legislation
- Contrary to section 12(6) of and Schedule 4 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
- CJS category code
- CE
- Offence class
- 3
- Custodial indicator
- Yes
- Recordable on PNC
- Yes
- Offence start date
- 24-Jan-04
- Blocked for use
- No
- XHB indicator
- No
Source data
Source: Active CJS Offence Index, June 2026. Source row: 6734.