Requirements+for+an+S8+script

=Requirements of S8 Script=

//6) Dispensing [REGULATIONS 27 & 28] Only valid prescriptions may be dispensed. Prescriptions for S4 & S8 drugs must be legible and include: a. the name, address and telephone number of the prescriber, b. the date that the prescription was written (back or forward dating is not permitted), c. the words “For animal treatment only” if for treatment of an animal d. the words “For dental treatment only” if written by a dentist, e. the name of the person for whom the drug is intended (for drugs of dependence, the person’s date of birth) or the species of animal, name (if any) of the animal and the name and address of the owner, f. the name of the drug and if necessary, the strength and form of the drug, g. the dosage instructions for the safe use of the drug, (note “as directed” or similar does not comply) h. the quantity to be dispensed ( for drugs of dependence, in __words and numerals__) i. the number of times to be dispensed if to be dispensed more than once and j. the prescriber’s signature. and k. if written in accordance with a Section 18A Authority, the Authority number Prescriptions are valid for a period of 12 months from the date of prescribing and 6 months in the case S8 drugs.

The pharmacist must: a Dispense from an original or a copy is attached to an original repeat authorisation (do not dispense from a repeat authorisation as this may contain an error), b Endorse the prescription (or copy if dispensing from a copy) with his or her name, business name & address, date dispensed and a unique prescription number c Enter details of the prescription into a prescription record on the same day as it is dispensed d Cancel the prescription when it is dispensed for the last time e Retain the original unless not cancelled f If for a drug of dependence, forward the original, (or a copy if the original is to be forwarded to Medicare Australia, or in the case of a repeat still to be dispensed) to the Drugs of Dependence Unit by the 7th day of the following month. If no drugs of dependence sales or dispensing occurred, a nil return must be forwarded g Repeats can not be dispensed earlier than stipulated unless satisfied the patient will be out of the state, has lost the previous supply and the pharmacist notifies the prescriber. If intervals are not stipulated, must not dispense earlier that needed based on the prescribed dose, h Where there is reasonable cause to believe the prescription has been altered, forged or obtained by false pretences, the prescription must not be dispensed and in the case of forgery, forward to the Police [SECTION 30] and a copy to the Drugs of Dependence Unit. i In the case of a drug of dependence i) If the patient is not known or the prescriber’s signature is not known, no more than two days supply may be dispensed until the prescription is verified with the prescriber ii) hand over the drugs until the prescription (or copy) is signed and dated by the person collecting the drugs and if the person is not known, produced satisfactory evidence of their identity//

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Controlled Substance Act 1984