4Definitions

4 Definitions

Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the definitions section of the Act, including the following:

(a) advertise;
(b) current Poisons Standard;
(c) directions for use;
(d) health practitioner;
(e) included in the Register;
(f) indications;
(g) Register;

In this instrument:

Act means the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

active ingredients has the same meaning as in the Therapeutic Goods Order No. 92 – Standard for labels of non-prescription medicines.

advertiser means a person who:

advertises, by any means, therapeutic goods; or

causes the advertising, by any means, of therapeutic goods.

analgesic means a medicine for internal use, containing one or more of the following substances intended for the relief of aches and pains:

salicylic acid, its salts, its derivatives (including aspirin) and their salts;

other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;

paracetamol;

not including such a medicine where:

the condition for which it is designed is a self-limiting condition; and

the substances mentioned in paragraphs (a)-(c) are combined with one or more other active ingredients; and

the other ingredients have been included in the medicine for indications other than the relief of aches and pains.

approval number has the same meaning as in section 42B of the Act.

approved advertisement has the same meaning as in section 42B of the Act.

bench-mark price brand, in relation to a multi branded medicine, means the lowest priced product within the group of medicines that are listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme as brands of the same medicine.

child means an individual under the age of 18.

complementary medicine has the same meaning as in the Regulations.

dispensing doctor means a medical practitioner approved under section 92 of the National Health Act 1953.