Pharmacy Glossary
Controlled Substance
A medicine that is regulated by law due to its potential for abuse, addiction, or misuse.
Controlled substances — such as opioids, benzodiazepines, and certain stimulants — require stricter inventory management than regular medicines. Regulations typically require detailed records of every unit received and dispensed, regular physical counts, and secure storage. Musawo supports flagging controlled substances for enhanced tracking and reporting.