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ACT Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008

What is ACT Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008?

The ACT Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 (Republication No 29): authorisation to supply, prescribe, possess and administer scheduled medicines and poisons, rules on invalid prescriptions and reporting to the chief health officer, monitored medicines, loss and theft reporting, controlled medicine registers and pharmacy handovers, packaging, labelling and storage, advertising and vending limits, therapeutic goods supply, licences and executive officer liability. It comprises 29 controls organised across 8 domains, and applies in Australia.

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What is ACT Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008?
The ACT Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 (Republication No 29): authorisation to supply, prescribe, possess and administer scheduled medicines and poisons, rules on invalid prescriptions and reporting to the chief health officer, monitored medicines, loss and theft reporting, controlled medicine registers and pharmacy handovers, packaging, labelling and storage, advertising and vending limits, therapeutic goods supply, licences and executive officer liability.
How many controls does ACT Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 have?
ACT Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 contains 29 controls organized across 8 domains.
Where does ACT Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 apply?
ACT Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 applies in Australia. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should check whether its requirements reach them.
Which version of ACT Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 is covered here?
This page covers Republication No 29, effective 26 November 2025 (last amendment A2025-33; republication for amendments by A2025-29 and A2025-33).

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