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In-possession medicine

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In-possession medicine

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NICE Guideline NG66 - Mental health of adults in contact with the criminal justice system

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Medicine is said to be held in-possession if a person (usually in a prison or other secure setting) is responsible for holding and taking it themselves.

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