Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—October 2024) Instrument 2024
59Poisons included in Schedule 3
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59 Poisons included in Schedule 3
(1) A poison included in Schedule 3 must not be supplied by a person other than a person who:
(a) is a pharmacist, medical practitioner, dental practitioner or veterinarian; and
(b) is acting in the lawful practice of the person’s profession.
(2) The following requirements apply if a poison included in Schedule 3 is supplied:
(a) adequate instructions for use, either written or verbal, must be provided at the time of supply;
(b) the container of the poison must be labelled with:
(i) the name of the supplier or the name of the pharmacy (as applicable); and
(ii) the address from which it was supplied;
(c) if required by the law of the jurisdiction from which the supplier supplies the poison—a record of the transaction must be made in a prescription book or other approved recording system.
(3) This section does not apply to the supply of a poison included in Schedule 3 by way of wholesale dealing to:
(b) another person who is licensed or otherwise authorised, under the law of the jurisdiction from which the person supplies the poison, to possess or supply the poison.