Following the successful implementation of SafeScript NSW (the state’s real time prescription monitoring system), the NSW Ministry of Health is continuing work to improve the efficiency of regulation of Schedule 8 medicines.
The process for applying for authority to prescribe a Schedule 8 medicines under the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966 (NSW) has been streamlined with the introduction of new authority application forms in November 2022.
Feedback from prescribers has been positive with many finding the new forms easier to complete.
From Wednesday, 1 February, only new authority application forms are being accepted.
The new forms are available on the:
NSW Health websiteExisting authority holders were notified of the release of the new forms at the end of 2022 and have been advised old application forms will no longer be accepted. Prescribers using old application forms are being asked to reapply using the new applications forms.