FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Training. Authority.
Original guidance.
Start with your regulator’s requirements. The checklist below identifies what to confirm; it is not a verified authority determination.
| Jurisdiction | What to confirm before prescribing | Approval and training resources |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Check continuation versus endorsed prescriber authority, training, age and scope. Summary under verification. | |
| Victoria | Check whether you need your own Schedule 8 treatment permit and supporting specialist information. Summary under verification. | |
| Queensland | Check specialist GP status, age, medicine and prescribing approval conditions. Do not assume no additional approval is needed. Summary under verification. | |
| Western Australia | Check program accreditation and Department of Health authorisation. Summary under verification. | |
| South Australia | Check RACGP training and Drugs of Dependence Unit authority requirements. Summary under verification. | |
| Tasmania | Check Pharmaceutical Services Branch recognition, training and patient authorisation. Summary under verification. | |
| Australian Capital Territory | Check training, notification under a standing approval and its patient eligibility conditions. Summary under verification. | |
| Northern Territory | Check Schedule 8 psychostimulant approval and patient-specific conditions. Summary under verification. |
Follow the application or training links on the regulator’s page. Training completion and authority to prescribe are separate checks. This page does not provide dosing instructions.