Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—February 2026) Instrument 2026
50Poisons included in Schedule 8
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50 Poisons included in Schedule 8
(1) If a poison included in Schedule 8 is supplied, it must be packaged in such a way that its primary pack is so sealed that, when the seal is broken, it is readily distinguishable from other sealed primary packs.
(2) This paragraph does not apply to the supply of a poison included in Schedule 8:
(a) by an authorised prescriber or other authorised supplier; or
(b) by a pharmacist on the prescription of an authorised prescriber; or
(c) by a pharmacist employed at a hospital, on the written requisition of:
(i) a medical practitioner or dental practitioner; or
(ii) the nurse or midwife in charge of the ward in which the poison is to be used or stored; or
(d) by a nurse or midwife on the direction in writing of an authorised prescriber.