139Schedule 8 authorisation

139 Schedule 8 authorisation (1) The CHO may issue a Schedule 8 authorisation that authorises any of the following only if satisfied the applicant is an authorised health practitioner: (a) the supply or administration of an unrestricted Schedule 8 substance in a prohibited circumstance;

Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2012 82 (b) the supply or administration of a restricted Schedule 8 substance for an authorised purpose and possession of the substance for that purpose; (c) the issue of a prescription for the supply of: (i) an unrestricted Schedule 8 substance in a prohibited circumstance; or (ii) a restricted Schedule 8 substance for an authorised purpose. Note for subsection (1)(a) and (c)(i) For prohibited circumstances for the supply or administration, or the issue of a prescription for the supply, of an unrestricted Schedule 8 substance, see sections 48(2) and 84(2). Note for subsection (1)(b) and (c)(ii) For authorised purposes for restricted Schedule 8 substances, see paragraphs (b) and (c) of the definition authorised purpose in section 5. (2) In addition, the CHO may issue a Schedule 8 authorisation that authorises the supply of a restricted Schedule 8 substance to a person for self-administration for an authorised purpose only if satisfied: (a) it is not reasonably practicable in the circumstances for the substance to be administered by an authorised health practitioner; and (b) the person is competent to properly self-administer the (3) Otherwise, the CHO may issue a Schedule 8 authorisation for a Schedule 8 substance only if satisfied the intended use of the substance is an authorised purpose. (4) The CHO must consider the Committee's advice before issuing a Schedule 8 authorisation mentioned in subsection (2). (5) However, if the circumstances prescribed by regulation apply, the CHO may issue a Schedule 8 authorisation mentioned in subsection (2) without considering the Committee's advice.