S2 - pharmacy only

S3 - pharmacist only

S4 - prescription only

S5 - caution

S8 - controlled drug

National Medicines Policy

NHMRC levels of Evidence

S8 limitations

S3 Recordable

Restriction on prescribing or supplying S2, S3 or S4 poisons containing S8 poisons;
A prescriber must not prescribe or supply for use by a person who the prescriber knows or has reasonable cause to believe is dependent on drugs—

Privacy

What is “sensitive” information?
Information or an opinion about an individual’s:

National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia (PSA 2010)

Registered - AUST R = higher risk

Must have AUST R number on label

You use them to treat more serious illnesses, from a migraine all the way through to diseases like cancer.

Listed - AUST L = lower risk

Must have AUST L number on label

Must not claim they will be useful in treatment/prevention of serious illnesses that would require the involvement of a health professional.