29   Storage of prescribed restricted substances in hospital wards

(cf cl 32 of P&TG Reg 1994)

(1)  Prescribed restricted substances that are kept in a hospital ward must be stored apart from all other goods (other than drugs of addiction) in a separate room, safe, cupboard or other receptacle securely attached to a part of the premises and kept securely locked when not in immediate use.

(2)  This clause does not apply to the storage of prescribed restricted substances on an emergency trolley, anaesthetic trolley or operating theatre trolley.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.