VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING ACT 2017 (NO. 61 OF 2017) - SECT 59 Labelling requirements for voluntary assisted dying substance

VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING ACT 2017 (NO. 61 OF 2017) - SECT 59

    (1)     In addition to any labelling requirements of the Poisons Code or under the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 , a pharmacist who supplies a voluntary assisted dying substance must attach a labelling statement in writing to the relevant package or container that—

        (a)     warns of the purpose of the dose of the voluntary assisted dying substance; and

        (b)     states the dangers of self-administering the voluntary assisted dying substance; and

        (c)     states that the voluntary assisted dying substance must be stored in a locked box that satisfies the prescribed specifications; and

        (d)     states that any unused or remaining voluntary assisted dying substance must be returned by the person to whom it was dispensed or the relevant contact person to a pharmacist at the dispensing pharmacy.

    (2)     A labelling statement must be in the prescribed form.