Question regarding the process for determining whether Schedule 8 medications are lost versus stolen, following up on a previous question about medication discrepancies. The answer refers to a specific policy document outlining the assessment process.

AnsweredQoN 5724Legislative Assembly
Asked
13 November 2019
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health

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I refer to the response to Question on Notice 5478 where Schedule 8 medications were considered to be lost, and ask: (a) How was it determined that the medications were deemed lost instead of stolen, for each incident?

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Answered
11 February 2020
Response time
6 days
I am advised:
(a) Medicines are determined to be lost or stolen according to the process outlined for assessing medicines discrepancies in Mandatory Policy 0103/19: Reporting of Schedule 4 Restricted and Schedule 8 Medicines Discrepancies.

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