Apply to store dispensed prescriptions offsite
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Community pharmacies must keep the originals of dispensed prescriptions for 2 years, in accordance with the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008.
The pharmacy is responsible for protecting all prescriptions from loss, interference or misuse. This is in line with privacy principles in the Health Records (Privacy and Access) Act 1997.
How to apply
If your pharmacy needs to store dispensed prescriptions offsite, you must apply using the application to store dispensed prescriptions offsite [PDF 196kB].