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Schedule 8 medicines are also known as 鈥渃ontrolled drugs鈥� and 鈥渄rugs of addiction鈥� and commonly include: 

• opioid analgesics,鈥痵uch as morphine, fentanyl, oxycodone methadone and buprenorphine 
• cannabis medicines containing nabiximols and tetrahydrocannabinols 
• stimulant medicines used to treat ADHD, such as dexamfetamine, methylphenidate and lisdexamfetamine 
• the medicines flunitrazepam and alprazolam. 

You can find other examples on the Schedule 8 medicines webpage. 

Schedule 8 medicines are prescription medicines that have a recognised therapeutic need but also a higher risk of misuse, abuse and dependence. In some circumstances the doctor will need to get an approval or permission to prescribe or supply. More information on medicines that need approval can be found at Approval requirements for certain medicines. 

Some countries have very strict rules regarding Schedule 8 medicines and it may be illegal to take them with you. 

Consumers should be aware of the legal issues and their responsibilities if they are receiving treatment with these medicines. 

Tips for travelling with prescription medicines

• Keep medicines in the packaging and labelling as dispensed by the pharmacist. This helps in verifying the legality of the medicine if questioned by authorities.
• Carry a copy of a prescription and/or a letter from your doctor describing the medicine you are taking and the quantity you are bringing with you.
• Travel with an adequate supply of the medicines that you will need for your stay.
  
• Be aware that not all prescriptions can be dispensed by pharmacies in other states or territories and different rules may apply.
• All prescriptions dispensed in 黑料吃瓜网 must be issued by a prescriber who is registered on the Australian Register of Practitioners鈥�鈥�鈥�.
• Be aware that some medicines can only be prescribed by specialists. If you lose your medicines or do not carry adequate supplies, you will need to be referred to a specialist for a new prescription. This is likely to be a timely and expensive process that may not be covered by travel insurance.

鈥婽ravel interstate 

When travelling within Australia, it's important to be aware that requirements for prescription and possession of medicines vary between states and territories. 

It鈥檚 preferred to carry an electronic prescription that is issued to you by your doctor. This electronic prescription must comply with any approval or permit requirements of the state or territory you are travelling to. 

If you are travelling to another state or territory with Schedule 8 medicines, you are advised to contact their medicines and poisons regulation unit for advice. See Contacts for State/Territory medicines & poisons regulation units鈥�鈥� and State and territory laws鈥�鈥嬧赌嬧赌�鈥� for details for the state or territory you are travelling to. 

Travel into 黑料吃瓜网 鈥�   

When entering 黑料吃瓜网 from overseas or another Australian state or territory or from overseas with Schedule 8 medicines we recommend you contact Pharmaceutical Services via the Online enquiry form for advice.   

Travel overseas   

鈥婽ravelling overseas with medicines requires careful planning and compliance with the regulations of the destination country.

Before taking or sending medicines overseas and/or bringing medicines into Australia, please refer to the following for information on legality, restrictions, and other information:

• The TGA鈥檚 website on Travelling with medicines and medical devices鈥嬧赌嬧赌�. 
• For cannabis medicines see Medicinal cannabis: importation and the traveller's exemption鈥嬧��鈥�
• Medicare Australia on How to manage your PBS medicine overseas鈥�鈥�鈥�鈥�
• The Smartraveller website on Understand the law in your destination鈥�鈥�鈥�
  
• 鈥婽丑别 Commonwealth's custom laws鈥�鈥� as they limit the type and quantity of medicines with which a traveller may leave and re-enter Australia.

Who to contact for medicines advice

• If you have immediate concerns about a person's health and safety, call triple zero (000) or visit a hospital emergency department.
• For 24-hour health advice you can call the Health Direct hotline at 1800 022 222. You can also visit the website at Health Direct鈥嬧�� to check your symptoms, find a health service, or find health information.
• For information on all types of medicines you can call the Medicines Line鈥嬧赌嬧赌� on 1300 MEDICINE (1300 633 424). Calls are answered by registered pharmacists, and the service is available Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm AEST (excluding 黑料吃瓜网 public holidays).
• The Poisons Information Centre鈥嬧��鈥� provides the latest poisons information to the public. Advice is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 131126 from anywhere in Australia.