37   Records to be kept of certain prescriptions

(cf cl 40 of P&TG Reg 1994)

(1)  A medical practitioner, nurse practitioner, midwife practitioner, dentist, optometrist or veterinary practitioner who prescribes a prescribed restricted substance must make a record of the following particulars:

(a)  the name, strength and quantity of the substance prescribed and the date on which it was prescribed,

(b)  if the substance is intended for the treatment of a person, the name and address of the person to be treated,

(c)  if the substance is intended for the treatment of an animal, the species of animal and the name and address of the animal’s owner,

(d)  the maximum number of times the substance may be supplied on the prescription,

(e)  in the case of a prescription for an Appendix B substance, the intervals at which the substance may be supplied on the prescription,

(f)  the directions for use, as shown on the prescription.

(2)  The record must be kept at the surgery, hospital or office of the person prescribing the substance.

Maximum penalty: 15 penalty units.