Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008
256Labelling certain medicines supplied without prescription
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256 Labelling certain medicines supplied without prescription by approved pharmacist––Act, s 185 (1) (j) The medicine supplied to a person under section 255 must have a label that includes the following: (c) the name, business address and telephone number of the pharmacy from which the medicine is supplied; (d) the initials or other identification of the pharmacist supplying
Authorisation to supply certain medicines without prescription—continued Part 4.3A (f) the form, strength and quantity of the medicine; (g) if the package of the supplied medicine is not a manufacturer’s (h) a number that is different from the number given to any prescription dispensed at the pharmacy; (i) directions about the use of the medicine that are adequate to (j) words to the effect of ‘keep out of reach of children’. Example—pars (e) and (f) Microlut 28 tablets (Levonorgestrel) 30mcg 3
Part 4.4 Authorisation to supply medicines for disposal Part 4.4 Authorisation to supply medicines for disposal 260 Authorisation to supply medicines to pharmacists for disposal—Act, s 26 (1) (b) A person is authorised to supply a medicine to a pharmacist for disposal.