Question

Discuss briefly about State/Territory drugs and poisons act and list two (2) objectives of the act.

4.1) State/territory drugs and poisons act (30-40 words):

4.2) Objects of the act:

Answer 1

The Commonwealth and State Legislations regulating laws for drugs and poisons act are :-

COMMONWEALTH

1. Therapeutic Goods Act

2. Therapeutic Goods Regulation

3. National Health Act

STATE

1. Health (drugs and poisons) Regulations

2. Health Act

3. Drugs Misuse Act

Purpose of these laws are :-

- relates to regulation, control and prohibition of the supply and use of drugs and certain therapeutic goods

- defines powers, authorities, duties and functions of the Poisons Advisory Committee

- practical application of the Act e.g. packaging and labelling, storage, prescriptions, supply and recording

- aims to establish a national registration and accreditation scheme

- protection of public

- facilitate provision of high quality education and training

- outlines legal requirements for equipment and publications in pharmacies, infection control standards and approval of premises