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Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2026
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49 Expiry of prescriptions
49 Expiry of prescriptions
(1) A pharmacist must not supply a Schedule 4 substance on prescription if the prescription was issued more than 12 months before the date on which the supply is requested.
Maximum penalty—Tier 5 penalty.
(2) A pharmacist must not supply a Schedule 8 substance on prescription if the prescription was issued more than 6 months before the date on which the supply is requested.
Maximum penalty—Tier 5 penalty.