Table 2

Time since last inspection of controlled drug registers and views on regular external scrutiny of registers (n = 59 practices)

N%
*One non-response.
Last external inspection of register:*
    Within last 12 months610.2
    1–5 years ago1220.3
    5–10 years ago915.3
    >10 years ago3152.5
Would welcome independent scrutiny:
    Very much58.5
    Yes3762.7
    Rather not1423.7
    Absolutely not35.1
Would welcome unannounced independent scrutiny:*
    Very much23.4
    Yes3152.5
    Rather not2033.9
    Absolutely not58.5