8Prescription circumstances (Act s 85(7)(b))

8 Prescription circumstances (Act s 85(7)(b))

(1) For the purposes of paragraph 85(7)(b) of the Act, the circumstances in which a prescription for a special arrangement supply of an ODT pharmaceutical benefit may be written are that the prescription is for the treatment of opioid dependence. (2) This section applies in addition to section 13 of the Listing Instrument.

Note 1: For the determination of ODT pharmaceutical benefits as relevant pharmaceutical benefits for the purposes of section 88A of the Act, see paragraph 85(7)(a) of the Act and subsection 15(1) of the HSD Special Arrangement.

Note 2: For the authorisation of authorised nurse practitioners and medical practitioners to write prescriptions for the supply of ODT pharmaceutical benefits, see section 88 of the Act and section 12 of the Listing Instrument.