Pharmaceuticals and narcotics
As a state-owned scientific institution, Karolinska Institutet does not require a permit for possession of narcotic drugs necessary for scientific research, examination or teaching (Law on Control of Narcotic Drugs, 1992:860, 7§).
Purchasing, handling and storing narcotics and pharmaceuticals is however subject to certain rules and regulations – see Karolinska Institutet Narcotic drugs and narcotic drug precursors.
More information is available on Swedish Medical Agency (Läkemedelsverket). See also their list of drugs classified as narcotics.
How to order narcotics and pharmaceuticals in Biomedicum
Departments using narcotic drugs or narcotic precursors can have a pharmaceutical manager whose responsibility is to make sure rules and regulations are followed. They also help with the ordering of substances requiring a prescription, including narcotic drugs.
At Biomedicum all have the possibility to order narcotics and pharmaceuticals either via the department’s pharmaceutical manager, or FM's.
To order narcotics and/or pharmaceuticals via the FM Pharmaceutical Managers
Contact FM Helpdesk, and clearly state the following in the order:
- Name of the substance (including concentration and volume)
- Article number
- Number of items to order
- Your name (or person who will retrieve the pharmaceutical)
- Project number (for internal debiting)
- Ethical permit number
- Principal Investigator of ethical permit
An e-mail will be sent when the pharmaceutical is delivered and ready for pick-up at goods and logistics at B2.