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How to read a prescription for S4 vapes
Remind the patient that PBS does not cover vaping products
Therapeutic vapes may only be tobacco, menthol,
or mint flavours. In most cases, prescribers will allow
patients to choose their preferred flavour
The prescription will be issued with its corresponding AP / SAS
authorisation reference number:
AP Scheme: MAPYY/01234567
SAS-B: MBYY/01234567
SAS-C: MCYY/01234567
*YY: Year Granted (e.g., MAP24)
Such reference numbers can be validated through the TGA’s SAS dashboard
RACGP guidelines allow for prescriptions of up to 12 months
Prescribers should specify the vaping device on the initial
prescription as a matter of best practice.
Note: This is mandatory in the Northern Territory, as pharmacists
can only supply vaping devices under prescription.
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Important links
Therapeutic Goods Administration
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
References
- PSA Professional Practice Standard 1: https://www.psa.org.au/practice-support-industry/pps/
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