Australian Code of Good Wholesaling Practice for Medicines in Schedules 2, 3, 4 and 8 - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will need to comply with the requirements listed in this code if you intend to sell medicines in wholesale amounts.

This code outlines the requirements for wholesalers of schedules 2, 3, 4 and 8. This code covers:

  • buildings and grounds
  • storage facilities
  • personnel
  • stock handling and stock control
  • transport
  • management of complaints
  • management of records, documentation and standard operating procedures
  • cold chain medicines
  • security arrangements and procedures
  • additional measures for management of controlled drugs (CD) and other goods with high illicit value.

Service type

Code of Practice

A code of practice is a set of rules which details how people in a certain industry should behave. A code of practice can be defined as a result of legislation or by industry regulators and bodies.

Act(s) name

Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 Australian Capital Territory

Regulation(s) name

Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008 Australian Capital Territory

Administering agency

Health Directorate

Health Protection Service

Contact details

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