Resources and publications

Read the Guidelines for Notifying Diseases and Food Contaminants from the Department of Health (Tasmania).

Learn how to differentiate between notifications and alerts when using TasScript.

FAQs for Prescribers and Pharmacists

View the quick guide for getting started with TasScript.

View information about food safety training for food businesses.

In Tasmania, possession and supply of scheduled substances are regulated under the Poisons Act 1971 and Poisons Regulations 2018. The Poisons Regulations 2018 provides for the supply of scheduled substances to the master of a vessel.

In Tasmania, possession and supply of scheduled substances are regulated under the Poisons Act 1971 and Poisons Regulations 2018. The Poisons Regulations 2018 provides for the supply of scheduled substances to the master of a vessel.

Referral form for the Specialist Palliative Care Unit at the Department of Health (Tasmania).

Download a medication administration chart for Buprenorphine/Naloxone (SUBOXONE® FILM) in various formats from the Department of Health (Tasmania).

Download a medication administration chart for Buprenorphine (SUBUTEX® TABLET) in various formats.

Download a medication administration chart for Methadone Liquid – Biodone Forte (5MG/ML) in various formats from the Department of Health (Tasmania).

Download a medication administration chart for Buprenorphine (BUVIDAL® injection) in various formats from the Department of Health (Tasmania).

Download a medication administration chart for Buprenorphine (SUBLOCADE® injection) in various formats from the Department of Health (Tasmania).

Download a medication administration chart for Methadone Syrup (5mg/mL) in various formats from the Department of Health (Tasmania).

Download a medication administration chart for Methadone Liquid - Biodone Forte (5mg/mL) in various formats from the Department of Health (Tasmania).

Continued dispensing funding arrangements, amendment of regulation 48 of the Poisons Regulations 2018 effective 6 March 2023 has been made to include the Schedule 4 medicines set out within the Commonwealth National Health (Continued Dispensing) Determination 2023.

This fact sheet provides information around the use of digital images of prescriptions for Schedule 4 medicines and frequently asked questions for prescribers.

This fact sheet provides information around the use of digital images of prescriptions for Schedule 4 medicines and frequently asked questions for pharmacists.

Use this form from the Department of Health (Tasmania) to prepare your advance care directive.

Read the Tasmanian Palliative Care Policy Framework from the Department of Health (Tasmania).