(1)
In regulation 41, insert as subclause (1):
A prescription issued or given under these regulations must be in paper or electronic form.
(2)
In regulation 41, replace “Every prescription given under these regulations shall” with “Every prescription must”.
“Every prescription given under these regulations shall”
“Every prescription must”
(3)
Replace regulation 41(a) and (b) with:
be dated with the date on which it was issued; and
(4)
In regulation 41, insert as subclauses (3) to (6):
A paper prescription must—
be legible and indelible; and
be signed physically by the prescriber in their own handwriting.
An electronic prescription must be completed using, and transmitted through, an approved system.
(5)
Any reference in these regulations that relates to including or recording anything in or on a prescription means, for an electronic prescription, including or recording it in the electronic records for the electronic prescription.
(6)
In this regulation, approved system means a system approved by the Director-General by notice in the Gazette.