38Records to be kept of certain prescriptions

#### 38 Records to be kept of certain prescriptions 38 Records to be kept of certain prescriptions > > (1) An authorised practitioner who prescribes a prescribed restricted substance must make a record of the following particulars— > > > > > (a) the name, strength and quantity of the substance prescribed and the date on which it was prescribed, > > > > > (b) if the substance is intended for the treatment of a person, the name and address of the person to be treated, > > > > > (c) if the substance is intended for the treatment of an animal, the species of animal and the name and address of the animal’s owner, > > > > > (d) the maximum number of times the substance may be supplied on the prescription, > > > > > (e) in the case of a prescription for a special restricted substance, the intervals at which the substance may be supplied on the prescription, > > > > > (f) the directions for use, as shown on the prescription. > > > (2) The record must be kept at the surgery, hospital or office of the person prescribing the substance. > > Maximum penalty—15 penalty units.