Destruction of controlled substances by licensed dealers (CSP-GUI-020): Appendix A: Glossary

Acronyms

Important: If there is any conflict between a definition in this guide and a definition in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Regulations (CSR), the definition in the Act or regulations prevails.

Controlled substance: A substance included in Schedule I, II, III, IV or V of the Act
Diversion: The transfer of substances listed in the schedules of the Act from the licit to illicit market
Inspection: Monitoring and assessment as set out under section 31 of the Act against the applicable requirements of the Act and its associated regulations. Inspections are routinely conducted based on risk to assess compliance
Inspector: Any person designated as an inspector under section 30 of the Act
Licensed dealer: The holder of a licence issued under the applicable regulations
Particular person: A person that, in the course of that person’s operations, unexpectedly receives a controlled substance from an individual for the purposes of destruction
Destroy: In relation to a controlled substances, a means to alter or denature it to such an extent that consumption is rendered impossible or improbable
Unserviceable stock: Drug products containing a controlled substance that is unused, expired and/or that cannot be dispensed
Post-consumer returns: Finished products, containing a controlled substances, that have been previously returned by an individual for the purposes of destruction to a pharmacist, pharmacy technician, practitioner, hospital or particular person
Senior Person in Charge: The individual designated under section 8 of the CSR
Qualified Person in Charge: The individual designated under subsection 9(1) of the CSR

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