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
prescribing narcotic analgesics for more than two months
prescribing for opioid dependent patients

Application forms can be obtained by phoning (03) 6166 0400 or by emailing pharmserv@health.tas.gov.au