Pharmacist powers to supply Schedule 4 poisons without a prescription
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Authorising Pharmacists) Bill 2023
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2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Pharmacists can supply or sell certain Schedule 4 poisons without a prescription.
Pharmacists can also dispense or administer these poisons without a doctor's instruction.
The Secretary to the Department of Health can approve which poisons are included.
The Secretary can set the conditions for how these poisons are used.
Regulations can limit these powers to specific activities or circumstances.