Resources and publications

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.

A plan to guide the implementation of the Reform Agenda for the Alcohol and Other Drugs Sector in Tasmania.

Download the fact sheet on voluntary assisted dying and organ and tissue donation after death.

An update report and summary on current AOD services in Tasmania and changes the AOD sector since the release of the Siggins Miller Report 2017.

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission Annual Report 2022-23 details the administration and operation of the End-of Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Act 2021 for the period from the commencement of the Act in October 2022 to the end of June 2023. The report contains a range of information about the operation of VAD in Tasmania.

Forms relating to the Tasmanian Opioid Pharmacotherapy Program.

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 Methadone Syrup (5MG/ML) medication administration charts.

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).

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).

View the Alcohol and other Drugs Reform Sector Consultation

Read the clinical guidelines and pharmacist administration of depot buprenorphine in the treatment of opioid dependence.

Information for participants completing the TDS Online Community Survey.

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.

Read the communique from the Department of Health (Tasmania) about the Review of the Tasmanian Opioid Pharmacotherapy Program Policy and Clinical Practice Standards.