Drugs and poisons controls in Victoria

This site provides information about the control of drugs, poisons and controlled substances in Victoria. It includes the following topics:

• What are drugs and poisons?
  Legislative definitions and controls.

• Controlling drugs and poisons
  Why and how they are controlled.

• Licences and permits
  Information, application forms, fees and related documentation for licences to manufacture and/or sell or supply drugs and poisons; permits to purchase drugs and poisons for industrial use, research and the provision of health services.

• Requirements for health professionals
  Summaries of key requirements, relevant forms and guidelines for health professionals under the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 and the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 2006.

• Pharmacotherapy
  Buprenorphine and methadone guidelines, pharmacotherapy newsletter and relevant forms.