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 (1) (Repealed) 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 \[8\] \[9\].