36Emergency prescriptions may be given by telephone or otherwise

#### 36 Emergency prescriptions may be given by telephone or otherwise 36 Emergency prescriptions may be given by telephone or otherwise > > (1) In an emergency or other urgent circumstances, an authorised practitioner may direct the supply of a restricted substance orally, including by telephone, by electronic mail or by facsimile. > > > (2) A person who so directs the supply of a restricted substance— > > > > > (a) must immediately make out a prescription, and > > > > > (b) must send the prescription without delay (and in any case within 24 hours) to the person to whom the direction was given. > > > (3) A person who issues a prescription under this clause must ensure that the prescription is endorsed with words that indicate the prescription has been issued in confirmation of a direction under this clause. > > > (4) This clause does not apply to a direction given under clause 58. > > Maximum penalty—15 penalty units. > > **cl 36:** Am 2022 (581), Sch 1\[3\] \[4\].