Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2026
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90 Content of directions
90 Content of directions
(1) A written direction given under section 89(1) must include the following information—
(a) the patient’s name,
(b) the patient’s street address,
(c) the name and telephone number of the medical practitioner or nurse practitioner giving the direction,
(d) the street address of the principal place of practice of the medical practitioner or nurse practitioner giving the direction,
(e) the street address of the premises at which the substance will be administered,
(f) the responsible provider’s name,
(g) the date on which the medical practitioner or nurse practitioner personally reviewed the patient under section 89(1)(a),
(h) the period for which the direction has effect,
(i) the number of times, and the intervals at which, the substance may be administered,
(j) for each administration of the substance—
(i) the name and form of the substance, and
(ii) the part of the patient’s face or body to which the substance will be administered, and
(iii) the route of administration, if not readily apparent, and
(iv) the quantity of the substance to be administered.
(2) An oral direction given under section 89(2) must include the information specified in subsection (1)(a) and (j).