Mr. Board inquires about the legality of medicine procurement at Princess Margaret Hospital under its Poisons Licence and whether the licence has been or will be amended. The Minister confirms the legality and states that no amendments have been made or are planned.

AnsweredQoN 379Legislative Assembly
Asked
15 October 2002
Portfolio
Health

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(b) as at 30 January 2002, was this legal under the Poisons Licence held by Princess Margaret Hospital; (c) has the Poisons Licence held by Princess Margaret Hospital been amended since 30 January 2002; (d) if so, how; (e) if not, is it intended to amend the Poisons Licence held by Princess Margaret Hospital; and (f) if it is intended to amend that licence, how?
(c) has the Poisons Licence held by Princess Margaret Hospital been amended since 30 January 2002; (d) if so, how; (e) if not, is it intended to amend the Poisons Licence held by Princess Margaret Hospital; and (f) if it is intended to amend that licence, how?
(d) if so, how; (e) if not, is it intended to amend the Poisons Licence held by Princess Margaret Hospital; and (f) if it is intended to amend that licence, how?
(e) if not, is it intended to amend the Poisons Licence held by Princess Margaret Hospital; and (f) if it is intended to amend that licence, how?
(f) if it is intended to amend that licence, how?

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Answered
4 December 2002
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
50 days
(a) Yes.
(b) Yes. The Poisons Act allows staff to legally obtain medicines by way of a valid prescription.
(c) No.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) No.
(f) Not applicable.

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