82Records of prescriptions

#### 82 Records of prescriptions 82 Records of prescriptions > > (1) An authorised practitioner who prescribes a drug of addiction must make a record of the following particulars— > > > > > (a) the name, strength and quantity of the drug prescribed and the date on which it was prescribed, > > > > > (b) if the drug is intended for the treatment of a person, the name and address of the person to be treated, > > > > > (c) if the drug 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 drug may be supplied on the prescription, > > > > > (e) 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—20 penalty units.