120AVariation of authorisation condition for dispensing

120A Variation of authorisation condition for dispensing medicines during Commonwealth special arrangement period (1) This section applies to a pharmacist who receives a written prescription if— (a) the prescription is faxed by a prescriber to the pharmacist; and (b) the prescription is for the supply of a medicine in accordance with a Commonwealth special arrangement; and (c) the Commonwealth special arrangement requires the prescriber to keep the original of the prescription. (2) The pharmacist is not required to tell the chief health officer of a failure to receive the original prescription under section 120 (1) (g).

Commonwealth special arrangement means a special arrangement under the National Health Act 1953 (Cwlth), section 100, as in force from time to time. Note Commonwealth special arrangements are accessible at