Resources and publications

View the Protocol for Resupply of the Oral Contraceptive Pill.

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

FAQs for Prescribers and Pharmacists

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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.

Recommendations of the Independent Child Safe Governance Review and the Launceston General Hospital Community Recovery Initiative.

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.

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.

When you work for the Department of Health, you have a duty to report any concerns about the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. The following information is here to guide and support you. It is also available in a fact sheet, which can be printed and displayed in your workplaces.

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