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.

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 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).

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.

A fact sheet about eating well when planning a pregnancy and when pregnant from the Department of Health (Tasmania).

A fact sheet for Vegans about eating well when planning a pregnancy and when pregnant from the Department of Health (Tasmania).

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.

Download the application form to prescribe under Section 59E of the Poisons Act 1971 from the Department of Health (Tasmania).

Download the Application for authorisation to administer, prescribe or supply Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder under section 59E of the Poisons Act 1971 form.

This fact sheet provides information around disposal of narcotic substances.