Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

MEDICINES, POISONS AND THERAPEUTIC GOODS REGULATION 2008 (NO 42 OF 2008) - REG 76

A standing order under section 75 must include the following particulars:

        (a)     an approval number for the order that is different from the number given to each other standing order approved for the institution;

        (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)     each ward to which the order applies;

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

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

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

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

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

        (h)     the dose and route of administration;

              (i)     if applicable, the frequency of administration.

Example—par (f) and par (g)

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).

Part 3.5     Medicines supply authorities generally