POISONS AND THERAPEUTIC GOODS REGULATION 2008 - REG 38
Records to be kept of certain prescriptions
POISONS AND THERAPEUTIC GOODS REGULATION 2008 - REG 38
Records to be kept of certain prescriptions
38 Records to be kept of certain prescriptions
(1) An authorised
practitioner who prescribes a prescribed restricted substance must make a
record of the following particulars-- (a) the name, strength and quantity of
the substance prescribed and the date on which it was prescribed,
(b) if the
substance is intended for the treatment of a person, the name and address of
the person to be treated,
(c) if the substance is intended for the treatment
of an animal, the species of animal and the name and address of the animal's
owner,
(d) the maximum number of times the substance may be supplied on the
prescription,
(e) in the case of a prescription for a special restricted
substance, the intervals at which the substance may be supplied on the
prescription,
(f) the directions for use, as shown on the prescription.
(2)
The record must be kept at the surgery, hospital or office of the person
prescribing the substance.
: Maximum penalty--15 penalty units.
