The Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2022 and Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2026 will commence on 5 November 2026, replacing NSW’s current medicines and poisons legislation.
Join this webinar to learn what the new framework means for medical practitioners, including key regulatory changes, updated requirements and practical steps to prepare for commencement.
The webinar will cover:
- key changes to medicines and poisons regulation in NSW
- implications for prescribing practice
- NSW Health approval requirements
- changes to requirements for the NSW Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)
- mandatory standards and guidance documents
- practical steps to prepare your workplace and staff for commencement on 5 November 2026
This session will provide an overview of the new framework and help medical practitioners understand their obligations, identify any changes required to current practice, and support compliance from commencement.
Who should attend: Medical practitioners working in general practice, hospital, residential care, correctional health and other practice settings, as well as practice managers and leaders responsible for medicines governance and compliance.