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Schedule 8 online permit application forms are no longer available on this website

Please apply for Schedule 8 permits directly in SafeScript.Applying for a permit in SafeScript is quicker and easier as SafeScript will pre-fill much of the required information for you. For help with applying for a permit in SafeScript, please visit Apply for an S8 Permit or Apply for a Pharmacotherapy (ORT) Permit. Alternatively, you can download a PDF of the application form (S8 or ORT) and send your completed application by email or fax.For help using SafeScript or more information about the latest updates, please visit the SafeScript Help Topics webpage.If you have issues registering with or logging in to SafeScript, please contact SafeScript technical support on 1800 723 379 or it.safescript@health.vic.gov.au
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Apply for Schedule 8 and Pharmacotherapy permits in SafeScript
Prescribers can now apply for Schedule 8 and Pharmacotherapy permits directly in SafeScript www.safescript.vic.gov.au.

Applying for a permit in SafeScript is quicker and easier as SafeScript will pre-fill much of the required information for you. For help using SafeScript or more information about the latest updates, please visit the SafeScript Help Topics webpage.

If you have issues registering with or logging in to SafeScript, please contact SafeScript technical support on 1800 723 379 or it.safescript@health.vic.gov.au.

Please note that a transitional period is in place until 16 September 2024. During this period, the online permit application forms on this website will remain available.
Schedule 8 permit exceptions for patients who are NOT drug-dependent
Please note Schedule 8 permits are no longer required if the patient is NOT drug-dependent and one of the scenarios below are applicable:

Opioid analgesics

•For the treatment of medical conditions where an opioid analgesic is required, provided the total daily dose of the following opioid(s) does not exceed 100mg in morphine equivalent dose (MED): ◦HYDROMORPHONE oral, max. dose 20mg daily ◦MORPHINE oral, max. dose 100mg daily ◦OXYCODONE oral or suppository, max. dose 65mg daily◦TAPENTADOL oral, max. dose 300mg daily◦BUPRENORPHINE patch, max. dose 40mcg/hr weekly◦FENTANYL patch, max. dose 25mcg/hr every three days
An Opioid Calculator is available to help you calculate your patient's total morphine equivalent dosage (MED)
•Opioid analgesic in the treatment of pain caused by cancer or complication arising from cancer; and the diagnosis of pain caused by cancer or complications arising from cancer is made by a registered medical practitioner.

Psychostimulants

•Paediatricians treating a patient less than 18 years old with a psychostimulant drug approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. • Consultant psychiatrists treating a patient with a psychostimulant drug approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Palliative care - for the intention of palliative care treatment where:

•the person to be administered, supplied or prescribed the Schedule 8 poison is suffering an incurable, progressive, far-advanced disease or medical condition; and •the prognosis is of limited life expectancy due to the disease or medical condition; and •the administration, supply or prescribing of the Schedule 8 poison is intended to provide palliative treatment.

Schedule 8 cannabis or Schedule 8 tetrahydrocannabinol for human therapeutic use

•the practitioner has obtained Commonwealth approval through the Special Access Scheme or Authorised prescriber scheme to administer, supply or prescribe Schedule 8 cannabis or Schedule 8 tetrahydrocannabinol for human therapeutic use for the patient; or •the practitioner is administering, supplying or prescribing Schedule 8 cannabis or Schedule 8 tetrahydrocannabinol for human therapeutic use that is included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.

If you still require a permit, including if you have reason to believe your patient is drug-dependent, please Continue to complete this application form. Otherwise, please CLOSE / EXIT this form if you do not need a permit.
Department of Health (VIC) - Regulatory Services