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The document is an application form for healthcare prescribers seeking authority to prescribe Schedule 8 drugs for pain management. It includes sections for prescriber and patient details, drug authorization, diagnostic criteria, and pain management information. The form emphasizes the importance of legibility, completeness, and adherence to opioid prescribing guidelines, while also addressing concerns related to drug dependency and misuse. It outlines the necessary supporting documentation required for processing the application.

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What is the Schedule 8 medication policy?

It is a criminal offence to possess a Schedule 8 medicine unless authorised. A registered nurse (or other appropriately qualified practitioner) is allowed to possess a Schedule 8 medicine for the purpose of administering it to a patient in their care.

What are Schedule 8 S8 drugs?

Schedule 8 (S8) medicines They are medicines that can only be supplied by a pharmacist on prescription and are subject to tight restrictions because of their potential to produce addiction. They are often referred to as drugs of addiction. Morphine, oxycodone and fentanyl are examples of S8 drugs.

Is codeine S8 a drug?

Formulations with codeine as a single ingredient are Schedule 8.

What are the storage requirements for medication?

Ideally, all medicines storage areas would be controlled between 15C and 25C, which is suitable for all ambient medicines. Pharmacy departments are expected to be able to provide this level of temperature control for medicines. In practice, many locations do not have air conditioning that gives this level of control.

What is the general recommendation for medication storage?

Store your medicines in a cool, dry place. For example, store it in your dresser drawer or a kitchen cabinet away from the stove, sink, and any hot appliances. You can also store medicine in a storage box, on a shelf, or in a closet. If you are like most people, you probably store your medicine in a bathroom cabinet.

What is the general requirement for the storage of S8 medicines?

Storage of medicines and poisons All drugs of addiction (Schedule 8) must be kept locked in a safe at all times except when in immediate use.

Can a pharmacy refuse to dispense a prescription?

Refusal to provide drugs or appliances ordered (2) A pharmacist shall refuse to provide a drug ordered on a prescription form or repeatable prescription where the order is for a prescription only medicine which the prescriber was not entitled to prescribe.

What are the storage requirements for drugs?

In general, most medicines should be stored at 59 to 77 degrees F in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. That temperature range is important. Both excessive heat and cold can have significant impact on how well medications both prescription and over-the-counter do their job.

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