Information regarding the labeling of Old and New Stock1-4
There is a transition period until 31 December 2010 when the schedule included on the pack may not match the product’s actual scheduling status. Irrespective of labelling, all combination analgesics containing codeine must be stored and supplied according to your current State or Territory regulations.
Old Stock
| Before 1 May 2010 | From 1 May 2010 |
|---|---|
| The schedule on the label will match the product’s scheduling status. Products which have the old labelling Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines may be stored in the pharmacy and supplied in line with the old regulations until 30 April 2010. | The schedule on the label may not
match the product’s scheduling
status. Old stock must be treated as
Pharmacist Only Medicines or
Prescription Only Medicines as
applicable and stored out of reach of
the consumer, regardless of labelling. Stock with old labelling may not be sold after 31 December 2010 |
New Stock
| Before 1 May 2010 | From 1 May 2010 |
|---|---|
| The schedule on the label may not match the product’s scheduling status. Products which have the new labelling Pharmacist Only Medicines and Prescription Only Medicines may be stored in the pharmacy and supplied in line with the old regulations until 30 April 2010. | The schedule on the label will match the product’s scheduling status. New stock must be treated as Pharmacist Only Medicines and Prescription Only Medicines and stored out of reach of the consumer, as required by their labelling. |
References
1. NSW Health Letter. Dated 16th November 2009
2. SA Health Letter. Ref: eA277614
3. WA Department of Health Letter. Ref: 9b25mp2 – 06-6271. Dated 7th December 2009
4. VIC Department of Health letter. Ref: ADF/08/7252. Dated 2nd December 2009
