Scheduling
Scheduling is a national classification system that controls how medicines and chemicals are made available to the consumers in order to protect public health.
The Schedules are published in the Poisons Standard and are given legal effect through state and territory legislation.
The Poisons Standard (the SUSMP)
The Poisons Standard, or the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP), provides a uniform approach to control the availability and accessibility of substances that can be used as ingredients in medicines as well as cosmetics, agricultural products or household cleaners.
The Poisons Standard also includes provisions about containers and labels with a view to promoting uniform labelling and packaging requirements throughout Australia.
Key information for stakeholders
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TopicScheduling is a national classification system that controls how medicines and chemicals are made available to the consumers in order to protect public health.
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PageThe Poisons Standard consists of decisions regarding the classification of medicines and poisons into Schedules for inclusion in the relevant legislation of the States and Territories. It includes model provisions about containers and labels, a list of products recommended to be exempt from these provisions, and recommendations about other controls on drugs and poisons.
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PageLinks to public notices on invitations for and public comment on scheduling proposals, scheduling decisions, applications and other consultations and reviews.