97GMonitored medicines database—access authority

97G Monitored medicines database—access authority (1) A person, other than a relevant health practitioner, may apply to the chief health officer for authorisation to access and use the monitored medicines database (an access authority).

(2) The chief health officer may issue the access authority only if satisfied that giving the access authority to the person is— (a) consistent with a purpose of the monitored medicines database; and (b) otherwise in the public interest. (3) An access authority must— (a) be in writing; and (b) include the following information: (i) the name of the person to whom the authority is issued; (ii) the purpose for which the authority is issued; (iii) any conditions applying to the authority; (iv) the expiry date of the authority.