Medicines and Poisons Regulation Branch

The Medicines and Poisons Regulation Branch of the Western Australian Department of Health provides advice, develops policy and administers regulatory controls for:

  • medicines, including drugs of dependence (Schedule 8 medicines)
  • therapeutic goods
  • poisons.

The Medicines and Poisons Regulation Branch is responsible for the administration of the Medicines and Poisons Act 2014 (external site) , the Medicines and Poisons Regulations 2016 (external site) and the Schedule 8 Medicines Prescribing Code (Word 370KB).

You can also find medicines and poisons information for:

Areas of the Medicines and Poisons Regulation Branch

  • Licences and permits
    Issues licences and permits authorising the possession, supply and sale of medicines and poisons
  • Drugs of dependence
    Issues authorisations to prescribe opioids, benzodiazepines and other Schedule 8 medicines and monitors the prescription of Schedule 8 medicines from reports received from pharmacies.
  • Community Program for Opioid Pharmacotherapy (CPOP)
    Authorises prescribers and patients participating in the Community Program for Opioid Pharmacotherapy (CPOP).
  • Stimulant Regulatory Scheme
    Administers the Stimulant Regulatory Scheme which sets controls on the prescribing and dispensing of stimulant medicines (dexamfetamine, lisdexafetamine and methylphenidate) in Western Australia.
  • Cannabis-based products
    Sets controls on the prescribing and dispensing of Cannabis-Based Products in Western Australia.

More information

Medicines and Poisons Regulation Branch
Mailing address: PO Box 8172, Perth Business Centre, WA 6849
Phone: 9222 6883
Facsimile: 9222 2463
Email: MPRB@health.wa.gov.au

Last reviewed: 31-08-2018
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Medicines and Poisons Regulation Branch