98Supply of type A drugs of addiction

#### 98 Supply of type A drugs of addiction 98 Supply of type A drugs of addiction > > (1) (Repealed) > > > (2) A medical practitioner does not require an authority under section 29 of the Act to supply dexamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine or methylphenidate to a person for the purpose of testing the suitability of the person to undergo a course of medical treatment involving the use of such a substance so long as the medical practitioner holds an authority under Part 8 to supply such a substance. > > > (3) A nurse practitioner, midwife practitioner, dentist or veterinary practitioner is not authorised to supply a type A drug of addiction. > > > (4) This clause does not prevent a veterinary practitioner from supplying methylphenidate in solid dosage form to a person for the treatment of an animal. > > **cl 98:** Am 2014 (82), Sch 1 \[6\] \[7\]; 2018 (655), Sch 1 \[15\] \[16\].