14Pre‑commencement prescriptions directing supply of methadone

14 Pre‑commencement prescriptions directing supply of methadone

(1) This section applies if a pre‑commencement prescription is for the supply of methadone. (2) On the basis of the prescription, the person for whom the prescription was written is entitled to receive, and an authorised supplier may supply to the person, any of the pharmaceutical benefits with the drug methadone mentioned in Schedule 1 to the HSD Special Arrangement. (3) This section has effect despite section 89 and paragraph 103(2)(a) of the Act.