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

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MEDICINES, POISONS AND THERAPEUTIC GOODS REGULATION 2008 (NO 42 OF 2008) - SCHEDULE 1

Schedule 1 Medicines—health-related occupations authorisations

(see s 30, s 50, s 60, s 110, s 350, s 370 and s 380)

Part 1.1 Ambulance services and officers

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authorisation

1

ambulance officer employed by Commonwealth, Territory or State

within scope of employment, do any of the following:

(a) obtain medicines;

(b) possess medicines;

(c) administer medicines.

2

person in charge of ambulance service operated by Commonwealth, Territory or State

within scope of employment, do any of the following:

(a) issue purchase orders for medicines;

(b) obtain medicines mentioned in par (a);

(c) possess medicines mentioned in par (a);

(d) supply medicines to ambulance officers in ambulance service.

column 1 item	column 2 person authorised	column 3 authorisation
1	ambulance officer employed by Commonwealth, Territory or State	within scope of employment, do any of the following: (a) obtain medicines; (b) possess medicines; (c) administer medicines.
2	person in charge of ambulance service operated by Commonwealth, Territory or State	within scope of employment, do any of the following: (a) issue purchase orders for medicines; (b) obtain medicines mentioned in par (a); (c) possess medicines mentioned in par (a); (d) supply medicines to ambulance officers in ambulance service.

Part 1.2 Dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists

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authorisation

1

dentist

to the extent necessary to practise dentistry and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following:

(a) issue purchase orders and requisitions for medicines;

(b) obtain medicines;

(c) possess medicines;

(d) administer medicines;

(e) prescribe medicines;

(f) supply medicines to patients during consultations if labelled in accordance with s 161;

(g) supply medicines for administration to patients at dental surgery to people authorised to administer them.

Note Dentist does not include a trainee dentist (see dict).

2

trainee dentist

to the extent necessary to practise dentistry or undertake training, and under supervision of dentist, do any of the following:
(a) obtain medicines from health professional authorised to possess them;

(b) possess medicines;

(c) administer medicines in accordance with prescription (whether or not issued by themself or dentist);

(d) prescribe medicines for administration at institution or dental surgery.

3

dental hygienist

within the scope of employment, to the extent necessary to practice as dental hygienist, and under supervision of dentist, do any of the following:

(a) obtain medicines from dentist authorised to possess them;

(b) possess medicines mentioned in par (a);

(c) administer medicines mentioned in par (a) in accordance with dentist's prescription.

4

dental therapist

within the scope of employment, to the extent necessary to practice as dental therapist, and under supervision of dentist, do any of the following:

(a) issue purchase orders and requisitions for medicines for topical dental use and for local anaesthetics;

(b) obtain medicines mentioned in par (a);

(c) possess medicines mentioned in par (a);

(d) administer medicines mentioned in par (a).

column 1 item	column 2 person authorised	column 3 authorisation
1	dentist	to the extent necessary to practise dentistry and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following: (a) issue purchase orders and requisitions for medicines; (b) obtain medicines; (c) possess medicines; (d) administer medicines; (e) prescribe medicines; (f) supply medicines to patients during consultations if labelled in accordance with s 161; (g) supply medicines for administration to patients at dental surgery to people authorised to administer them.
Note Dentist does not include a trainee dentist (see dict).
2	trainee dentist	to the extent necessary to practise dentistry or undertake training, and under supervision of dentist, do any of the following: (a) obtain medicines from health professional authorised to possess them; (b) possess medicines; (c) administer medicines in accordance with prescription (whether or not issued by themself or dentist); (d) prescribe medicines for administration at institution or dental surgery.
3	dental hygienist	within the scope of employment, to the extent necessary to practice as dental hygienist, and under supervision of dentist, do any of the following: (a) obtain medicines from dentist authorised to possess them; (b) possess medicines mentioned in par (a); (c) administer medicines mentioned in par (a) in accordance with dentist's prescription.
4	dental therapist	within the scope of employment, to the extent necessary to practice as dental therapist, and under supervision of dentist, do any of the following: (a) issue purchase orders and requisitions for medicines for topical dental use and for local anaesthetics; (b) obtain medicines mentioned in par (a); (c) possess medicines mentioned in par (a); (d) administer medicines mentioned in par (a).

Part 1.3 Doctors

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authorisation

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doctor

to the extent necessary to practise medicine and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following:

(a) issue purchase orders and requisitions for medicines;

(b) obtain medicines;

(c) possess medicines;

(d) administer medicines;

(e) prescribe medicines;

(f) supply medicines to patients during consultations;

(g) supply medicines for administration to patients to people authorised to administer them;

(h) supply medicines dispensed for patient to another health professional on patient's transfer within institution;

(i) supply medicines dispensed for patient to patient on patient's discharge from institution;

(j) supply medicines to patients during consultations if labelled in accordance with s 161.

Note For authorisation to issue standing orders for administration of medicines at institutions, see s 75.

Note Doctor does not include an intern doctor (see dict).

2

intern doctor

to the extent necessary to practise medicine or undertake training or supervised practice, and under supervision of doctor, do any of the following:

(a) obtain medicines from health professional authorised to possess them;

(b) possess medicines;

(c) administer medicines in accordance with prescription (whether or not issued by themself or another prescriber);

(d) prescribe medicines for administration at institution or surgery;

(e) supply medicines dispensed for patient to another health professional on patient's transfer within institution;

(f) supply medicines dispensed for patient to patient on patient's discharge from institution.

column 1 item	column 2 person authorised	column 3 authorisation
1	doctor	to the extent necessary to practise medicine and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following: (a) issue purchase orders and requisitions for medicines; (b) obtain medicines; (c) possess medicines; (d) administer medicines; (e) prescribe medicines; (f) supply medicines to patients during consultations; (g) supply medicines for administration to patients to people authorised to administer them; (h) supply medicines dispensed for patient to another health professional on patient's transfer within institution; (i) supply medicines dispensed for patient to patient on patient's discharge from institution; (j) supply medicines to patients during consultations if labelled in accordance with s 161. Note For authorisation to issue standing orders for administration of medicines at institutions, see s 75.
Note Doctor does not include an intern doctor (see dict).
2	intern doctor	to the extent necessary to practise medicine or undertake training or supervised practice, and under supervision of doctor, do any of the following: (a) obtain medicines from health professional authorised to possess them; (b) possess medicines; (c) administer medicines in accordance with prescription (whether or not issued by themself or another prescriber); (d) prescribe medicines for administration at institution or surgery; (e) supply medicines dispensed for patient to another health professional on patient's transfer within institution; (f) supply medicines dispensed for patient to patient on patient's discharge from institution.

Part 1.4 Health professionals at institutions

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health professional employed at institution

within the scope of employment, do any of the following for the delivery of medicines within the institution to another health professional authorised to obtain the medicines:
(a) obtain the medicines;

(b) possess the medicines;

(c) supply the medicines.

column 1 item	column 2 person authorised	column 3 authorisation
1	health professional employed at institution	within the scope of employment, do any of the following for the delivery of medicines within the institution to another health professional authorised to obtain the medicines: (a) obtain the medicines; (b) possess the medicines; (c) supply the medicines.

Part 1.5 Midwives

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midwife

to the extent necessary to practise midwifery and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following:

(a) issue requisitions for medicines;

(b) obtain medicines on requisition;

(c) possess medicines;

(d) administer medicines in accordance with prescription or standing order;

(e) supply medicines in accordance with a standing order issued by chief health officer or a requisition;

(f) supply medicines dispensed for patient to another health professional on patient's transfer within institution;

(g) supply medicines dispensed for patient to patient on patient's discharge from institution.

column 1 item	column 2 person authorised	column 3 authorisation
1	midwife	to the extent necessary to practise midwifery and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following: (a) issue requisitions for medicines; (b) obtain medicines on requisition; (c) possess medicines; (d) administer medicines in accordance with prescription or standing order; (e) supply medicines in accordance with a standing order issued by chief health officer or a requisition; (f) supply medicines dispensed for patient to another health professional on patient's transfer within institution; (g) supply medicines dispensed for patient to patient on patient's discharge from institution.

Part 1.6 Nurses

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nurse

to the extent necessary to practise nursing and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following:

(a) issue requisitions for medicines;

(b) obtain medicines on requisition;

(c) possess medicines;

(d) administer medicines in accordance with prescription or standing order;

(e) supply medicines in accordance with a standing order issued by chief health officer or a requisition;

(f) supply medicines dispensed for patient to another health professional on patient's transfer within institution;

(g) supply medicines dispensed for patient to patient on patient's discharge from institution.

Note Nurse does not include enrolled nurse (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

2

trainee nurse

if successfully completed pharmacology units of nursing studies, to the extent necessary to practise nursing as trainee nurse or undertake training, and under supervision of nurse, nurse practitioner or midwife, do any of the following:

(a) obtain medicines from health professional authorised to possess them;

(b) possess medicines;

(c) administer medicines to patients in accordance with prescription.

3

enrolled nurse

to the extent necessary to practise nursing as enrolled nurse and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following:

(a) obtain medicines from health professional authorised to possess them;

(b) possess medicines;

(c) administer medicines in accordance with prescription.

4

enrolled nurse (medications)

to the extent necessary to practise nursing as enrolled nurse and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following:

(a) obtain medicines from health professional authorised to possess them;

(b) possess medicines;

(c) administer medicines in accordance with prescription.

5

nurse practitioner

to the extent necessary to practise nursing and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following:

(a) issue requisitions for medicines;

(b) obtain medicines;

(c) possess medicines;

(d) prescribe medicines (other than controlled medicines) in accordance with approved scope of practice under the Health Regulation 2004 , s 11;

(e) supply medicines to which par (d) applies to patients during consultations if labelled in accordance with s 161;

(f) administer medicines in accordance with prescription (whether or not issued by themself or another prescriber) or standing order;

(g) supply medicines in accordance with a standing order issued by chief health officer or a requisition;

(h) supply medicines dispensed for patient to another health professional on patient's transfer within institution;

(i) supply medicines dispensed for patient to patient on patient's discharge from institution.

column 1 item	column 2 person authorised	column 3 authorisation
1	nurse	to the extent necessary to practise nursing and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following: (a) issue requisitions for medicines; (b) obtain medicines on requisition; (c) possess medicines; (d) administer medicines in accordance with prescription or standing order; (e) supply medicines in accordance with a standing order issued by chief health officer or a requisition; (f) supply medicines dispensed for patient to another health professional on patient's transfer within institution; (g) supply medicines dispensed for patient to patient on patient's discharge from institution.
Note Nurse does not include enrolled nurse (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
2	trainee nurse	if successfully completed pharmacology units of nursing studies, to the extent necessary to practise nursing as trainee nurse or undertake training, and under supervision of nurse, nurse practitioner or midwife, do any of the following: (a) obtain medicines from health professional authorised to possess them; (b) possess medicines; (c) administer medicines to patients in accordance with prescription.
3	enrolled nurse	to the extent necessary to practise nursing as enrolled nurse and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following: (a) obtain medicines from health professional authorised to possess them; (b) possess medicines; (c) administer medicines in accordance with prescription.
4	enrolled nurse (medications)	to the extent necessary to practise nursing as enrolled nurse and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following: (a) obtain medicines from health professional authorised to possess them; (b) possess medicines; (c) administer medicines in accordance with prescription.
5	nurse practitioner	to the extent necessary to practise nursing and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following: (a) issue requisitions for medicines; (b) obtain medicines; (c) possess medicines; (d) prescribe medicines (other than controlled medicines) in accordance with approved scope of practice under the Health Regulation 2004 , s 11; (e) supply medicines to which par (d) applies to patients during consultations if labelled in accordance with s 161; (f) administer medicines in accordance with prescription (whether or not issued by themself or another prescriber) or standing order; (g) supply medicines in accordance with a standing order issued by chief health officer or a requisition; (h) supply medicines dispensed for patient to another health professional on patient's transfer within institution; (i) supply medicines dispensed for patient to patient on patient's discharge from institution.

Part 1.7 Opioid dependency treatment centres operated by Territory

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authorisation

1

person in charge of opioid dependency treatment centre operated by Territory

to the extent necessary to treat patients of centre and within the scope of employment, do any of the following:

(a) issue purchase orders and requisitions for buprenorphine and methadone;

(b) obtain buprenorphine and methadone on purchase orders and requisitions;
(c) supply buprenorphine and methadone to health professionals at centre for patients of centre.

2

doctor or nurse at opioid dependency treatment centre operated by Territory

to the extent necessary to treat patients of centre and within the scope of employment, supply buprenorphine and methadone to patients of centre for self-administration outside centre if—

(a) supply is in accordance with prescription; and

(b) medicine is labelled as if dispensed medicine; and

(c) labelled medicine checked by another health professional before supply.

Note 1 For authorisation of doctor to issue standing orders for administration of medicines at centre, see s 75.

Note 2 For labelling of dispensed medicines, see s 123.

column 1 item	column 2 person authorised	column 3 authorisation
1	person in charge of opioid dependency treatment centre operated by Territory	to the extent necessary to treat patients of centre and within the scope of employment, do any of the following: (a) issue purchase orders and requisitions for buprenorphine and methadone; (b) obtain buprenorphine and methadone on purchase orders and requisitions; (c) supply buprenorphine and methadone to health professionals at centre for patients of centre.
2	doctor or nurse at opioid dependency treatment centre operated by Territory	to the extent necessary to treat patients of centre and within the scope of employment, supply buprenorphine and methadone to patients of centre for self-administration outside centre if— (a) supply is in accordance with prescription; and (b) medicine is labelled as if dispensed medicine; and (c) labelled medicine checked by another health professional before supply. Note 1 For authorisation of doctor to issue standing orders for administration of medicines at centre, see s 75. Note 2 For labelling of dispensed medicines, see s 123.

Part 1.8 Optometrists

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optometrist

to the extent necessary to practise optometry and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following:

(a) deal as follows with optometry medicines mentioned in sch 2, table 2.1, col 2 for a purpose mentioned in col 3 for the medicine:

(i) issue purchase orders or requisitions for the medicines;

(ii) obtain the medicines;

(iii) possess the medicines;

(iv) administer the medicines;

(b) if holder of optometrist restricted medicines authority under Health Professionals Regulation 2004 , sch 11 to treat ocular condition, deal with optometry medicines mentioned in sch 2, table 2.2, col 2 for treatment of condition to which the medicine relates under col 3 for the medicine as follows:

(i) issue purchase orders or requisitions for the medicines;

(ii) obtain the medicines;

(iii) possess the medicines;

(iv) administer the medicines;

(v) prescribe the medicines;

(vi) supply medicines to which subpar (v) applies to patients during consultations if labelled in accordance with s 161.

column 1 item	column 2 person authorised	column 3 authorisation
1	optometrist	to the extent necessary to practise optometry and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following: (a) deal as follows with optometry medicines mentioned in sch 2, table 2.1, col 2 for a purpose mentioned in col 3 for the medicine: (i) issue purchase orders or requisitions for the medicines; (ii) obtain the medicines; (iii) possess the medicines; (iv) administer the medicines; (b) if holder of optometrist restricted medicines authority under Health Professionals Regulation 2004 , sch 11 to treat ocular condition, deal with optometry medicines mentioned in sch 2, table 2.2, col 2 for treatment of condition to which the medicine relates under col 3 for the medicine as follows: (i) issue purchase orders or requisitions for the medicines; (ii) obtain the medicines; (iii) possess the medicines; (iv) administer the medicines; (v) prescribe the medicines; (vi) supply medicines to which subpar (v) applies to patients during consultations if labelled in accordance with s 161.

Part 1.9 Pharmacists and employees

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authorisation

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pharmacist

to the extent necessary to practise pharmacy and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following:

(a) issue purchase orders and requisitions for medicines;

(b) obtain medicines;

(c) possess medicines;

(d) dispense medicines;

(e) administer medicines;

(f) manufacture medicines to dispense or supply them on requisition;
(g) supply pharmacy medicines;

(h) if pharmacist at institution—supply pharmacist only medicines without prescription;

(i) if pharmacist at community pharmacy—supply pharmacist only medicines without prescription but in accordance with the Act, s 7;

(j) supply medicines on purchase order, requisition or standing order.

Note 1 Manufacture —see the Act, dictionary.

Note 2 Pharmacist does not include an intern pharmacist (see dict).

2

intern pharmacist

to the extent necessary to practise pharmacy or undertake training or supervised practice, do any of the following:

(a) under direct supervision of pharmacist do 1 or more of the following:

(i) administer medicines;

(ii) if intern pharmacist at institution—supply pharmacist only medicines without prescription;

(iii) if intern pharmacist at community pharmacy—supply pharmacist only medicines without prescription but in accordance with the Act, s 7;

(iv) to obtain, possess and supply medicines for the purpose of assisting pharmacist to dispense them;

(b) under supervision of pharmacist, do 1 or more of the following:

(i) obtain medicines;

(ii) possess medicines;

(iii) supply pharmacy medicines;

(iv) supply medicines on requisition.

3

employee assisting pharmacist employed at hospital

within the scope of employment and under direct supervision of pharmacist, do any of the following:

(a) obtain medicines;

(b) possess medicines;

(c) to obtain, possess and supply medicines for the purpose of assisting pharmacist to dispense them;

(d) supply medicines on requisition.

4

employee at a community pharmacy

within the scope of employment and—

(a) under supervision of pharmacist, supply—

(i) pharmacy medicines; or

(ii) pharmacist only medicines supplied in person to customer by pharmacist if supply is for purpose of sale of medicine; or

(iii) medicines dispensed at the pharmacy if the delivery or sale is to the person for whom the medicine is prescribed or the person's agent; and

(b) under supervision of pharmacist, obtain and possess medicines for purpose of par (a); and

(c) under direct supervision of pharmacist, do any of the following for purpose of assisting pharmacist to dispense medicines:

(i) obtain the medicines;

(ii) possess the medicines.

column 1 item	column 2 person authorised	column 3 authorisation
1	pharmacist	to the extent necessary to practise pharmacy and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following: (a) issue purchase orders and requisitions for medicines; (b) obtain medicines; (c) possess medicines; (d) dispense medicines; (e) administer medicines; (f) manufacture medicines to dispense or supply them on requisition; (g) supply pharmacy medicines; (h) if pharmacist at institution—supply pharmacist only medicines without prescription; (i) if pharmacist at community pharmacy—supply pharmacist only medicines without prescription but in accordance with the Act, s 7; (j) supply medicines on purchase order, requisition or standing order.
Note 1 *Manufacture* —see the Act, dictionary. Note 2 Pharmacist does not include an intern pharmacist (see dict).
2	intern pharmacist	to the extent necessary to practise pharmacy or undertake training or supervised practice, do any of the following: (a) under direct supervision of pharmacist do 1 or more of the following: (i) administer medicines; (ii) if intern pharmacist at institution—supply pharmacist only medicines without prescription; (iii) if intern pharmacist at community pharmacy—supply pharmacist only medicines without prescription but in accordance with the Act, s 7; (iv) to obtain, possess and supply medicines for the purpose of assisting pharmacist to dispense them; (b) under supervision of pharmacist, do 1 or more of the following: (i) obtain medicines; (ii) possess medicines; (iii) supply pharmacy medicines; (iv) supply medicines on requisition.
3	employee assisting pharmacist employed at hospital	within the scope of employment and under direct supervision of pharmacist, do any of the following: (a) obtain medicines; (b) possess medicines; (c) to obtain, possess and supply medicines for the purpose of assisting pharmacist to dispense them; (d) supply medicines on requisition.
4	employee at a community pharmacy	within the scope of employment and— (a) under supervision of pharmacist, supply— (i) pharmacy medicines; or (ii) pharmacist only medicines supplied in person to customer by pharmacist if supply is for purpose of sale of medicine; or (iii) medicines dispensed at the pharmacy if the delivery or sale is to the person for whom the medicine is prescribed or the person's agent; and (b) under supervision of pharmacist, obtain and possess medicines for purpose of par (a); and (c) under direct supervision of pharmacist, do any of the following for purpose of assisting pharmacist to dispense medicines: (i) obtain the medicines; (ii) possess the medicines.

Part 1.10 Podiatrists

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podiatrist

to the extent necessary to practise podiatry and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following:

(a) issue purchase orders and requisitions for adrenaline and local anaesthetics;

(b) obtain adrenaline and local anaesthetics;

(c) possess adrenaline and local anaesthetics;

(d) administer adrenaline and local anaesthetics.

column 1 item	column 2 person authorised	column 3 authorisation
1	podiatrist	to the extent necessary to practise podiatry and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following: (a) issue purchase orders and requisitions for adrenaline and local anaesthetics; (b) obtain adrenaline and local anaesthetics; (c) possess adrenaline and local anaesthetics; (d) administer adrenaline and local anaesthetics.

Part 1.11 Residential care facilities

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1

director of nursing for residential aged care facility without pharmacy

medical superintendent for residential aged care facility without pharmacy

within the scope of employment, do any of the following:

(a) issue purchase orders for following medicines for emergency administration to residents at facility under direction of prescriber:

(i) pharmacy medicines, pharmacist only medicines and prescription only medicines;

(ii) not more than 5 ampoules, each of 1mL or less, of morphine sulfate, at a concentration of 30mg or less of morphine sulfate per mL;

(b) obtain the medicines mentioned in par (a);

(c) possess the medicines mentioned in par (a);

(d) supply medicines mentioned in par (a) to health professional at facility for administration to residents.

Note 1 No authorisation is required for certain dealings with residents' own medicines, see s 371.

Note 2 For the administration of medicines by staff, see s 361.

Note 3 For authorisation of doctor to issue standing orders for administration of medicines at facility, see s 75.

2

director of nursing for residential disability care facility without pharmacy

medical superintendent for residential disability care facility without pharmacy

within the scope of employment, do any of the following:

(a) issue purchase orders for medicines (other than controlled medicines) for emergency administration to residents at facility under direction of prescriber;

(b) obtain the medicines;

(c) possess the medicines;

(d) supply the medicines to health professional at facility for administration to residents.

Note See the notes to item 1.

column 1 item	column 2 person authorised	column 3 authorisation
1	director of nursing for residential aged care facility without pharmacy medical superintendent for residential aged care facility without pharmacy	within the scope of employment, do any of the following: (a) issue purchase orders for following medicines for emergency administration to residents at facility under direction of prescriber: (i) pharmacy medicines, pharmacist only medicines and prescription only medicines; (ii) not more than 5 ampoules, each of 1mL or less, of morphine sulfate, at a concentration of 30mg or less of morphine sulfate per mL; (b) obtain the medicines mentioned in par (a); (c) possess the medicines mentioned in par (a); (d) supply medicines mentioned in par (a) to health professional at facility for administration to residents. Note 1 No authorisation is required for certain dealings with residents' own medicines, see s 371. Note 2 For the administration of medicines by staff, see s 361. Note 3 For authorisation of doctor to issue standing orders for administration of medicines at facility, see s 75.
2	director of nursing for residential disability care facility without pharmacy medical superintendent for residential disability care facility without pharmacy	within the scope of employment, do any of the following: (a) issue purchase orders for medicines (other than controlled medicines) for emergency administration to residents at facility under direction of prescriber; (b) obtain the medicines; (c) possess the medicines; (d) supply the medicines to health professional at facility for administration to residents. Note See the notes to item 1.

Part 1.12 Sales representatives for medicines manufacturers and wholesalers

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authorisation

1

representative of person authorised (however described) under corresponding law to manufacture medicines

representative of medicines wholesalers licence-holder

representative of person authorised to supply medicines under the Act, s 20 (4) (which is about wholesalers who do not have a place of business in the ACT)

for purpose of supplying medicines (other than controlled medicines) under medicines Australia code of conduct, and within the scope of employment, do any of the following:

(a) obtain manufacturer's packs of medicines (other than controlled medicines) from manufacturer or wholesaler;

(b) possess medicines obtained under par (a);

(c) supply manufacturer's packs of medicines in accordance with medicines Australia code of conduct.

column 1 item	column 2 person authorised	column 3 authorisation
1	representative of person authorised (however described) under corresponding law to manufacture medicines representative of medicines wholesalers licence-holder representative of person authorised to supply medicines under the Act, s 20 (4) (which is about wholesalers who do not have a place of business in the ACT)	for purpose of supplying medicines (other than controlled medicines) under medicines Australia code of conduct, and within the scope of employment, do any of the following: (a) obtain manufacturer's packs of medicines (other than controlled medicines) from manufacturer or wholesaler; (b) possess medicines obtained under par (a); (c) supply manufacturer's packs of medicines in accordance with medicines Australia code of conduct.

Part 1.13 Veterinary surgeons and employees

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authorisation

1

veterinary surgeon

to the extent necessary to practise veterinary medicine and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following:

(a) issue purchase orders for medicines;

(b) obtain medicines;

(c) possess medicines;

(d) administer medicines;

(e) prescribe medicines;

(f) supply—

(i) pharmacy medicines if labelled with words to the effect of ‘for animal treatment only'; or

(ii) pharmacist only medicines supplied in person by veterinary surgeon, or trainee veterinary surgeon, if labelled with words to the effect of ‘for animal treatment only'; or

(iii) medicines to custodians of animals during consultations if labelled in accordance with s 161.

Note 1 Veterinary surgeon does not include a trainee veterinary surgeon (see dict).

Note 2 Custodian , of an animal—see the dictionary.

2

trainee veterinary surgeon

to the extent necessary to practise veterinary medicine or undertake training, and under supervision of veterinary surgeon, do any of the following:

(a) obtain medicines;

(b) possess medicines;

(c) administer medicines in accordance with prescription (whether or not issued themself or by veterinary surgeon);

(d) supply—

(i) pharmacy medicines if labelled with words to the effect of ‘for animal treatment only'; or

(ii) pharmacist only medicines supplied in person by veterinary surgeon, or trainee veterinary surgeon, if labelled with words to the effect of ‘for animal treatment only'; or

(iii) medicines supplied in person by a veterinary surgeon at the surgery if labelled in accordance with s 161;

(e) prescribe medicines for administration at veterinary surgery.

3

veterinary surgeon's employee

public employee assisting veterinary surgeon who is public employee

within the scope of employment and under supervision of veterinary surgeon, do any of the following:

(a) obtain medicines from veterinary surgeon authorised to possess them;

(b) possess medicines mentioned in par (a);

(c) administer medicines mentioned in par (a) in accordance with veterinary surgeon's prescription;

(d) supply pharmacy medicines if labelled with words to the effect of ‘for animal treatment only';

(e) supply pharmacist only medicines supplied in person by veterinary surgeon, or trainee veterinary surgeon, if supply is for purpose of sale or delivery of medicine;

(f) supply medicines supplied in person by a veterinary surgeon at the place of employment if labelled in accordance with s 161.

column 1 item	column 2 person authorised	column 3 authorisation
1	veterinary surgeon	to the extent necessary to practise veterinary medicine and, if employed, within the scope of employment, do any of the following: (a) issue purchase orders for medicines; (b) obtain medicines; (c) possess medicines; (d) administer medicines; (e) prescribe medicines; (f) supply— (i) pharmacy medicines if labelled with words to the effect of ‘for animal treatment only'; or (ii) pharmacist only medicines supplied in person by veterinary surgeon, or trainee veterinary surgeon, if labelled with words to the effect of ‘for animal treatment only'; or (iii) medicines to custodians of animals during consultations if labelled in accordance with s 161.
Note 1 Veterinary surgeon does not include a trainee veterinary surgeon (see dict). Note 2 Custodian , of an animal—see the dictionary.
2	trainee veterinary surgeon	to the extent necessary to practise veterinary medicine or undertake training, and under supervision of veterinary surgeon, do any of the following: (a) obtain medicines; (b) possess medicines; (c) administer medicines in accordance with prescription (whether or not issued themself or by veterinary surgeon); (d) supply— (i) pharmacy medicines if labelled with words to the effect of ‘for animal treatment only'; or (ii) pharmacist only medicines supplied in person by veterinary surgeon, or trainee veterinary surgeon, if labelled with words to the effect of ‘for animal treatment only'; or (iii) medicines supplied in person by a veterinary surgeon at the surgery if labelled in accordance with s 161; (e) prescribe medicines for administration at veterinary surgery.
3	veterinary surgeon's employee public employee assisting veterinary surgeon who is public employee	within the scope of employment and under supervision of veterinary surgeon, do any of the following: (a) obtain medicines from veterinary surgeon authorised to possess them; (b) possess medicines mentioned in par (a); (c) administer medicines mentioned in par (a) in accordance with veterinary surgeon's prescription; (d) supply pharmacy medicines if labelled with words to the effect of ‘for animal treatment only'; (e) supply pharmacist only medicines supplied in person by veterinary surgeon, or trainee veterinary surgeon, if supply is for purpose of sale or delivery of medicine; (f) supply medicines supplied in person by a veterinary surgeon at the place of employment if labelled in accordance with s 161.

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