Medicines Poisons and Therapeutic Goods

What’s this about?

The NSW Ministry of Health is seeking your feedback on the Exposure Draft Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation (Draft Regulation) and its Regulatory Impact Statement.

The Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2022 (the Act) passed Parliament in November 2022. On commencement, the Act will replace the current Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966 (PTGA) which is the primary legislative framework governing the control of medicines, poisons, and therapeutic goods in NSW.

The Draft Regulation will support the operation of the Act. Medicines, poisons (chemicals) and therapeutic goods are an essential part of people’s lives and our society. These substances bring many benefits to health and are necessary in many industries. However, the substances can also pose a risk to health and safety when used inappropriately.

Together, the Act and Draft Regulation set out who can manufacture, supply by wholesale, obtain, supply, prescribe, use, and administer these substances. The Draft Regulation also sets out specific obligations in relation to prescription requirements, on-the-spot fines, fees, when an approval or authority from the Health Secretary is required, labelling, disposal and destruction of these substances. The Act and the Draft Regulation seek to ensure that the framework regulating medicines, poisons and therapeutic goods is contemporary, robust, safe, and efficient.

Have your say

There are 2 ways you can provide your feedback below.

Submissions should include the reference DG23/5729.

Have your say by Friday 22 December 2023.