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What is the maximum limit on supply of prescription medicines permitted for midwives?
What is the maximum limit on supply of prescription medicines permitted for midwives?
3 months (90 days)
How long can an Oral Contraceptive (OC) be prescribed for?
How long can an Oral Contraceptive (OC) be prescribed for?
9 months
For how long are all prescriptions valid according to the Medicines Act 1981?
For how long are all prescriptions valid according to the Medicines Act 1981?
6 months (180 days)
How long is a prescription for Oral Contraceptives (OC) valid for?
How long is a prescription for Oral Contraceptives (OC) valid for?
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After how many days will the subsidy for prescriptions lapse, according to the content?
After how many days will the subsidy for prescriptions lapse, according to the content?
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What type of medicine is Tramadol considered under the Medicines Act 1981?
What type of medicine is Tramadol considered under the Medicines Act 1981?
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What legislation governs the prescribing of medications for animals by veterinarians?
What legislation governs the prescribing of medications for animals by veterinarians?
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Which Act regulates the prescribing practices of optometrists and dietitians?
Which Act regulates the prescribing practices of optometrists and dietitians?
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Who has prescribing rights as per the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003?
Who has prescribing rights as per the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003?
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What is the limit on the supply of prescription medicines by midwives?
What is the limit on the supply of prescription medicines by midwives?
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What are the requirements for prescribing Tramadol?
What are the requirements for prescribing Tramadol?
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What are the agencies that the Privacy Act 2020 is applicable to?
What are the agencies that the Privacy Act 2020 is applicable to?
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What legal requirement must a veterinarian fulfill when prescribing a prescription medicine for an animal under their care?
What legal requirement must a veterinarian fulfill when prescribing a prescription medicine for an animal under their care?
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What action can a pharmacy take if they have doubts about a prescription issued by a veterinarian?
What action can a pharmacy take if they have doubts about a prescription issued by a veterinarian?
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Which healthcare professional group has no prescribing rights for controlled drugs?
Which healthcare professional group has no prescribing rights for controlled drugs?
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What is the difference in prescribing rights among different healthcare professionals according to the Medicines Act 1981?
What is the difference in prescribing rights among different healthcare professionals according to the Medicines Act 1981?
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What limited range of items can Registered Dietitians prescribe?
What limited range of items can Registered Dietitians prescribe?
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What is the legal requirement for prescribing Tramadol under the Medicines Act 1981?
What is the legal requirement for prescribing Tramadol under the Medicines Act 1981?
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