Licence Application Forms

Licences under the Poisons Act

Licences, permits and authorities are required for a number of activities including-

manufacture of substances included in Schedule 2, 3, 4, 8 and some Schedule 7 substances
wholesale supply of Schedule 2, 3, 4, 8 and some Schedule 7 substances
cultivation of alkaloid poppies and industrial hemp
possession of certain drugs by nurses in remote areas
sale of some Schedule 2 substances through country stores which are more than 10 km from a pharmacy
possession of schedule 2, 3, and 4 for industrial, educational, advisory and research purposes
prescribing of Schedule 8 psychostimulants
possession of more than 5g of diazepam
prescribing and supply of clozapine
prescribing of clomiphene, retinoids, thalidomide etc
possession or use of certain Schedule 7 substances
possession of phenylacetic acid
exemptions from packaging and labelling standards
possession of approved first aid kits
prescribing of methadone for opioid maintenance (Alcohol and Drug Dependency Act 1968 � ADD Act)
prescribing narcotic analgesics for more than 2 months ( ADD Act)
prescribing for opioid dependent patients ( ADD Act)

Application forms can be obtained by phoning 6233 2064 or by emailing pharm.services@dhhs.tas.gov.au