Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 2017
26Notification of fraudulent obtaining of order or prescription
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26 Notification of fraudulent obtaining of order or prescription
(1) A registered medical practitioner, pharmacist, veterinary practitioner or dentist who suspects or has reason to believe that a person has obtained from the practitioner by means of a false pretence an order or prescription for a Schedule 9 poison, Schedule 8 poison or Schedule 4 poison must immediately inform the Secretary and a police officer of that suspicion or belief.
(2) A nurse practitioner or an authorised midwife who suspects or has reason to believe that a person has obtained from the practitioner or midwife by means of a false pretence an order or prescription for a Schedule 8 poison or Schedule 4 poison must immediately inform the Secretary and a police officer of that suspicion or belief.
(3) An authorised optometrist or authorised podiatrist who suspects or has reason to believe that a person has obtained from the optometrist or podiatrist by means of a false pretence an order or prescription for a Schedule 4 poison must immediately inform the Secretary and a police officer of that suspicion or belief.
Ch. 2 Pt 4 (Heading) amended by S.R. No. 124/2025 reg. 7.