QScript look-up exemptions and new standard now in effect
The Queensland Health Monitored Medicines and Compliance Unit has provided the below information regarding QScript look-up exemptions and Monitored Medicines Standard.
QScript look-up exemptions and the new Monitored Medicines Standard are now in effect. The full details can be found below.
QScript look-up exemptions
Relevant practitioners are now exempted from the mandatory requirement to check QScript in specified low-risk circumstances.
New Monitored Medicines Standard
Version 2 of the Monitored Medicines Standard is now in effect and applies to all prescribers and dispensers of monitored medicines in Queensland.
New 'Resources for health practitioners' page
Queensland Health has published a new webpage that collates a wide range of resources to support health practitioners to access and navigate QScript and understand their legislative obligations.
Check out the new Resources for health practitioners page to view fact sheets, guides, posters, videos and other QScript-related resources.
More information
For further information, please:
- read the Changes to QScript look-up and Monitored Medicines Standard requirements fact sheet;
- view the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Amendment Regulation 2024 or associated Explanatory Notes; or
- contact the Monitored Medicines and Compliance Unit, Queensland Public Health and Scientific Services: MMCU@health.qld.gov.au
