Free CQC audit template · Quarterly
High-risk drug monitoring search
A free 5-point audit for GP practices. It evidences the CQC quality statement “Medicines optimisation” under the Safe key question (Reg 12), as processes. Built from CQC, MHRA. Answer each check below and download a PDF report, or print a blank form.
Checks
- Monitoring in date before repeat prescribing of high-risk medicines
- Valproate: Pregnancy Prevention Programme in place where required
- Medication reviews done and recorded
- Searches dated and saved
- Action recorded for each patient found
Official sources
- CQC: GP mythbusters
- MHRA: Central Alerting System
This checklist summarises the official guidance. Check the sources for the full requirements.
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Templates summarise official guidance as of October 2026. They do not replace it: always check the linked source for the full requirements. Audit Angel CQC is not affiliated with the Care Quality Commission.
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