18 Questions
What is the maximum amount of opioids that can be prescribed by a medical practitioner or nurse practitioner according to the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2023?
One month of treatment
Which controlled drugs are midwives authorized to prescribe under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?
Pethidine, morphine, tramadol, or fentanyl
What is the maximum period of supply for Class B and C opioids prescribed by pharmacist prescribers?
1 month
What is the maximum period of supply for opioids that midwives can prescribe?
1 month (30 days)
What is the legal requirement for prescribing Class B and C opioids by pharmacist prescribers?
1 month
What types of controlled drugs are pharmacist prescribers not allowed to prescribe?
Codeine and benzodiazepines
What is the legal requirement for prescribing Class B and C non-opioids by dentist prescribers?
3 months
What is the maximum period of supply for Class B Non-opioid + Class C Non-opioid prescribed by pharmacist prescribers?
3 months
What change regarding the maximum amount of opioids prescribed will occur from October 2023?
All opioids can be prescribed for a maximum amount required for one month of treatment.
What changes in regulations regarding the prescribing of opioids will take effect from October 2023?
A maximum amount required for one month of treatment for all opioids classified under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975
Which groups of prescribers will be affected by the new regulations on prescribing opioids from October 2023?
Medical practitioners, nurse practitioners, designated prescriber nurse, designated prescriber pharmacists, midwives, and dentists
What is the maximum period of supply for Class B opioids prescribed by nurse prescribers?
1 month
Who can prescribe methylphenidate for the treatment of ADHD?
Medical practitioners with a vocational scope of practice of Paediatrics or Psychiatry
What medical practitioners can prescribe methylphenidate for the treatment of narcolepsy?
Medical practitioners with a vocational scope of practice of Internal Medicine
Who can prescribe controlled drugs like Methylphenidate under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?
Any registered Medical Practitioner or nurse practitioner acting on recommendation of vocationally registered medical practitioners.
Which class of controlled drugs include Oxycodone and Methylphenidate?
Class B
What class of controlled drugs include Benzodiazepines and Codeine?
Class C
How long should controlled drug information be held after dispensing?
For 2 years
Test your knowledge on the changes introduced by the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2023 regarding the prescribing limits for opioids under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975. Explore the implications for medical practitioners, nurse practitioners, and controlled drug prescribers.
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