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<p>The Care Quality Commission (CQC) does not undertake investigations relating to
the over-prescription of controlled drugs. The CQC looks at the arrangements for controlled
drugs as well as all other medicines as part of its inspection process. This can include
prescribing, particularly where concerns have been raised. This information is then
published as part of the CQC’s inspection report.</p><p> </p><p>As well as following
up regarding controlled drug prescribing at an individual service level, the CQC also
reports on national prescribing trends through its controlled drugs annual report
to the Government, these reports are publicly available on its website.</p>
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