Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

MEDICINES, POISONS AND THERAPEUTIC GOODS REGULATION 2008 (NO 42 OF 2008) - REG 72

A standing order under section 71 must include the following particulars:

        (a)     a description of the public health matter to which the order relates;

        (b)     the date of effect of the order and the date (not longer than 2 years after the date of effect) when the order ends;

        (c)     the clinical circumstances in which the medicine may be administered;

        (d)     a description of the people to whom the medicine may be administered;

        (e)     the medicine's approved name and, if applicable, brand name;

Note     Approved name —see the medicines and poisons standard, par 1 (1).

        (f)     if applicable, the form and strength of the medicine;

        (g)     the dose and route of administration;

        (h)     if applicable, the frequency of administration.

Example—par (e) and par (f)

Adrenaline (EpiPen)     300 micrograms in 0.3mL     pre-filled syringe

Note     An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).

Division 3.4.2     Standing orders for institutions

Note     Institution includes a correctional centre and a CYP detention place (see s 652).