84Exceptions to section 28—prescriptions for type A drugs of addiction

84 Exceptions to section 28—prescriptions for type A drugs of addiction

84 Exceptions to section 28—prescriptions for type A drugs of addiction

(1) (Repealed)

(2) A medical practitioner is authorised to issue a prescription for dexamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine or methylphenidate for a person without an authority under section 29 of the Act—

(a) for the purpose of testing the suitability of the person to undergo a course of medical treatment involving the use of such a substance, or

(b) for the purpose of treating the person for attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),

so long as the medical practitioner holds an authority under Part 8 to prescribe such a substance.

(3) An authorised practitioner (other than a medical practitioner) must not issue a prescription for a type A drug of addiction.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

cl 84: Am 2014 (82), Sch 1 [3] [4]; 2018 (655), Sch 1 [8] [9].