Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008
66Advertising controlled medicines and prohibited
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66 Advertising controlled medicines and prohibited (a) the person publishes an advertisement; and (b) the advertisement promotes or encourages the use of a controlled medicine or prohibited substance. (a) the person publishes an advertisement; and (b) the advertisement indicates that someone is willing or authorised to supply a controlled medicine or prohibited substance. (3) This section does not apply to— (a) an advertisement for a controlled medicine in a publication published primarily for dentists, doctors, pharmacists or veterinary practitioners; or (b) an advertisement by a pharmacist prescribed by regulation; or (c) an advertisement prescribed by regulation. advertisement means writing, sound or a picture, symbol, light or other visible device, object or sign (or a combination of 2 or more of these) that a reasonable person would consider publicises, or otherwise promotes, the purchase or use of a controlled medicine or prohibited substance.
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