Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2026
116Records of supply by pharmacists in emergencies and urgent circumstances
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116 Records of supply by pharmacists in emergencies and urgent circumstances
116 Records of supply by pharmacists in emergencies and urgent circumstances
(1) A pharmacist in a pharmacy who supplies a scheduled substance under section 33 or 34 must record the following—
(a) the date on which the substance was supplied,
(b) the name, strength and quantity of the substance supplied,
(c) the name, street address and date of birth of the person to whom the substance was supplied,
(d) the name of the pharmacist who supplied the substance,
(e) the reference number for the supply.
Maximum penalty—Tier 5 penalty.
(2) A pharmacist who supplies a substance under section 33 must also record the following—
(a) the directions given by the pharmacist for the use of the substance,
(b) the name and address of the person who the pharmacist believes most recently issued a prescription for the substance to the person.
Maximum penalty—Tier 5 penalty.