First Aid Kit Licence - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will require this licence if you intend to acquire controlled medicines for a first aid kit. Authorised medicines included for a first aid kit may be a pharmacy medicine or a pharmacist only medicine.

Obtaining this licence will allow you to:

  • issue or obtain purchase orders for medicines
  • possess, supply or administer a controlled medicine from the first aid kit.

If you intend to have controlled medicines (prescription only) in your first aid kit the Agency has advised that you should consult the Contact Officer.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence you must:

  • Submit a written application;
  • Provide an explanation and details of why you will require the use of these medicines; and
  • Comply with any other requirements that may be set.

Please consult with the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

Up to 3 years.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $240.00 1 year.
Apply Application All $480.00 2 years.
Apply Application All $720.00 3 years.

Act(s) name

Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 ACT

Regulation(s) name

Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008 ACT

Administering agency

Health Directorate

Health Protection Service

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Pharmaceutical Services

Health Protection Service

Health Directorate
Operating address: Howard Florey Centenary House
25 Mulley Street
Holder
Australian Capital Territory 2611
Mailing address: Locked Bag No.5005
Weston Creek
Australian Capital Territory 2611
Phone: 02 6205 0998
Fax: 02 3205 0997
Email: hps@act.gov.au