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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?
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?
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?
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?
What is the maximum period of supply for opioids that midwives can prescribe?
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What is the legal requirement for prescribing Class B and C opioids by pharmacist prescribers?
What is the legal requirement for prescribing Class B and C opioids by pharmacist prescribers?
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What types of controlled drugs are pharmacist prescribers not allowed to prescribe?
What types of controlled drugs are pharmacist prescribers not allowed to prescribe?
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What is the legal requirement for prescribing Class B and C non-opioids by dentist prescribers?
What is the legal requirement for prescribing Class B and C non-opioids by dentist prescribers?
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What is the maximum period of supply for Class B Non-opioid + Class C Non-opioid prescribed by pharmacist prescribers?
What is the maximum period of supply for Class B Non-opioid + Class C Non-opioid prescribed by pharmacist prescribers?
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What change regarding the maximum amount of opioids prescribed will occur from October 2023?
What change regarding the maximum amount of opioids prescribed will occur from October 2023?
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What changes in regulations regarding the prescribing of opioids will take effect from October 2023?
What changes in regulations regarding the prescribing of opioids will take effect from October 2023?
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Which groups of prescribers will be affected by the new regulations on prescribing opioids from October 2023?
Which groups of prescribers will be affected by the new regulations on prescribing opioids from October 2023?
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What is the maximum period of supply for Class B opioids prescribed by nurse prescribers?
What is the maximum period of supply for Class B opioids prescribed by nurse prescribers?
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Who can prescribe methylphenidate for the treatment of ADHD?
Who can prescribe methylphenidate for the treatment of ADHD?
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What medical practitioners can prescribe methylphenidate for the treatment of narcolepsy?
What medical practitioners can prescribe methylphenidate for the treatment of narcolepsy?
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Who can prescribe controlled drugs like Methylphenidate under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?
Who can prescribe controlled drugs like Methylphenidate under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?
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Which class of controlled drugs include Oxycodone and Methylphenidate?
Which class of controlled drugs include Oxycodone and Methylphenidate?
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What class of controlled drugs include Benzodiazepines and Codeine?
What class of controlled drugs include Benzodiazepines and Codeine?
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How long should controlled drug information be held after dispensing?
How long should controlled drug information be held after dispensing?
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