FROM the start of this month, certain nicotine vaping and e-cigarette products have been down-scheduled to Schedule 3 (S3), allowing pharmacists to supply them without a prescription.
In response, insurer Pharmaceutical Defence Limited has issued guidance titled 'Schedule 3 Supply of Therapeutic Vaping Products' to help pharmacists navigate this change.
The Pharmaceutical Services Unit (PSU) in NSW has also launched the e-cigarette Compliance Program to support regulatory compliance among pharmacists and medical practitioners involved in supplying vaping products.
The program aims to foster best practices, ensure compliance with legislation, and mitigate risks in the supply chain.
A key part of the initiative is the Pharmacy Inspection Program, which also began on 01 Oct.
Compliance officers will conduct routine inspections of pharmacies across NSW to ensure proper storage, sale, and compliance with regulations for Schedule 3 and Schedule 4 vaping products.
Pharmacists are encouraged to review PSU's audit tool to ensure they meet all regulatory requirements.
For more information on the audit tool, CLICK HERE, and for the govt's fact sheet, CLICK HERE.
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