Department of Health

Licences and permits to possess (and possibly supply) scheduled substances

Licences authorise manufacturing and wholesaling activities of medicines and poisons (Schedule 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 and 9 poisons) and permits authorise educational, research and industrial entities and health services to obtain the medicines and poisons (Schedule 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 and 9 poisons) that they need. On this page are forms to apply for a new licence or permit, or to amend an existing licence or permit.

The department assesses all new applications and amendments to existing licences and permits to determine the holder's capacity to comply with the regulations. Assessments may include:

  • inspection of the applicant’s premises
  • reviews of security and storage arrangements
  • review of processes such as access, supply and use of the scheduled poisons.

Licence and permits

Apply for a new licence or permit

Fill out the form to apply for a new licence or permit

Propose changes or review an existing licence or permit

Fill out the form to propose changes or review an existing licence or permit

Make a notification of a lost scheduled substance

Fill out the form to make a notification of a lost scheduled substance

Fit and Proper Person Requirements

An overview of the fit and proper person requirements when applying for a medicines and poisons licence.

Wholesale (by Indent) - Information for interstate businesses

Sale or supply by indent means that a product is sold or supplied but the sale or supply is from a location other than the premises to which the indent licence relates to.

Fees and timelines

Medicines and poisons – licence and permit fees schedule

Fees for drugs and poisons licences and permits are revised every year. There are different fees for new applications, renewals and amendments.

Medicines and poisons – Licences and permits: How long does the overall application process take?

To initiate an application for a new licence or permit to possess (and possibly supply) scheduled substances, or to change an existing licence or permit, the relevant online form must be completed.

Security and compliance

Security advisors for assessing premises which store or supply Schedule 8 or 9 substances

Security advisors can conduct a security report on a premises proposed to store Schedule 8 or 9 substances as part of a licence.

Guidance for the management of drugs of dependence

This guidance document has been prepared by the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (the Department) for health service providers that use scheduled medicines.

Reviewed 23 November 2025

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Other information

Contact us

Medicines and Poisons Regulation Department of Health GPO Box 4057, Melbourne, VIC 3001

50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Medicines and poisons regulation enquiry form
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