Victorian Numbered Regulations Victorian Numbered Regulations(1) For the purposes of regulation 99(c), the Secretary, by notice published in the Government Gazette, may approve a Schedule 4 poison that a pharmacist is to be authorised to administer without instruction.
(2) The Secretary must not approve a Schedule 4 poison under subregulation (1) unless the Secretary considers that the approval is necessary for the provision of health services and section 14A of the Act does not apply.
(3) The Secretary may specify in an approval under subregulation (1) that the approval is subject to—
(a) a condition that a pharmacist may administer the Schedule 4 poison specified in the approval only in premises that satisfy criteria specified in the approval; or
(b) a condition that a pharmacist may administer the Schedule 4 poison specified in the approval only if the pharmacist—
(i) has completed training specified in the approval; or
(ii) holds qualifications specified in the approval; or
(c) a condition that a pharmacist may administer the Schedule 4 poison specified in the approval only to persons belonging to a class specified in the approval; or
(d) any other condition the Secretary considers is necessary for the proper administration of the Schedule 4 poison.
(4) An approval under subregulation (1) may be made in respect of—
(a) a Schedule 4 poison or a class of Schedule 4 poison; and
(b) all pharmacists or a class of pharmacists.
(5) An approval under subregulation (1) takes effect—
(a) on the date of publication in the Government Gazette; or
(b) on a later date specified in the approval.