Public consultation on proposed amendments to the Poisons Standard - ACMS, ACCS & Joint ACMS-ACCS, NOVEMBER 2023

Closed 29 Sep 2023

Opened 1 Sep 2023

Contact

Medicines Scheduling

1800 020 653

medicines.scheduling@health.gov.au

Feedback updated 3 Apr 2024

We asked

From 1 September 2023 to 29 November 2023, we sought submissions from the public on scheduling proposals referred to the November 2023 meetings of the Advisory Committees on Medicines and Chemicals Scheduling. Respondents were given the choice to indicate their support or opposition to the proposed amendments using survey buttons, with or without a written response. 

You said

We received 237 submissions in response to the pre-meeting public notice for November 2023. The breakdown of the responses is provided below:  

ASTODRIMER SODIUM: 167 responses were received for ASTODRIMER SODIUM 166 in full support, and 1 in partial support of the proposal. Of these, 137 provided a written response, 136 written responses in support, and 1 written response in partial support.  

BILASTINE: 25 responses were received, 24 in full support, and 1 in partial support of the proposal. Of these, 5 provided a written response, all were in support of the proposal.  

BPC-157: 22 responses were received, 21 in full support, and 1 in partial support of the proposal. Of these, 4 provided a written response, all were in support of the proposal.  

GLYCOPYRRONIUM: 28 responses were received, 26 in full support, 1 in partial support and 1 in opposition of the proposal. Of these, 7 provided a written response, 5 written responses in support, 1 written response in partial support and 1 in opposition.  

METHENAMINE: 25 responses were received, 24 in full support, and 1 in partial support of the proposal. Of these, 5 provided a written response, all were in support of the proposal.  

NARATRIPTAN: 26 responses were received, 24 in full support, and 2 in partial support of the proposal. Of these, 4 provided a written response, 3 written responses in support, and 1 written response in partial support.  

PARACETAMOL: 45 responses were received, 34 in full support, and 11 in opposition of the proposal. Of these, 16 provided a written response, 8 written responses in support, and 8 in opposition.  

ANIMAL BLOOD PRODUCTS: 20 responses were received, 18 in full support, 1 in partial support and 1 in opposition of the proposal. Of these, 6 provided a written response, 5 written responses in support, and 1 written response in partial support.  

BILE ACIDS: 17 responses were received, 16 in full support, and 1 in opposition of the proposal. Of these, 2 provided a written response, all were in support of the proposal.  

ADRENALINE: A total of 23 responses were received, 22 in full support, and 1 in opposition of the proposal. Of these, 5 provided a written response, all were in support of the proposal.  

BENZOIC ACID: 21 responses were received, 18 in full support, and 3 in opposition of the proposal. Of these, 5 provided a written response, 2 written responses in support, and 3 in opposition.  

MELOXICAM: 82 responses were received, 79 in full support, 1 in partial support and 2 in opposition of the proposal. Of these, 60 provided a written response, 57 written responses in support, 1 written response in partial support and 2 in opposition.  

PALMITOYLETHENOLAMIDE (PEA): A total of 19 responses were received, 17 in full support, 1 in partial support and 1 in opposition of the proposal. Of these, 3 provided a written response, 1 written response in support, 1 written response in partial support and 1 in opposition.  

We did

The Delegate considered all responses prior to making an interim decision on these proposals. The interim decisions on the proposed amendments to the Poisons Standard were published on 3 APRIL 2024

 

Published responses

View submitted responses where consent has been given to publish the response.

Overview

Scheduling amendments referred to expert advisory committee

This consultation is for applications and delegate initiated proposals to amend the Poisons Standard. The scheduling amendments and any submissions received will be considered at the NOVEMBER 2023 meetings of the Advisory Committee on Medicines Scheduling (ACMS) and the Advisory Committee on Chemicals Scheduling (ACCS).

The closing date for this consultation is close of business 29 September 2023. All submissions received by the deadline will be considered by the delegate before they make an interim decision.

The proposals under consultation are detailed in the public notice of NOVEMBER 2023. 

Substances for which public comment is sought:

ACMS:

  • ASTODRIMER SODIUM
  • BILASTINE
  • BPC-157
  • GLYCOPYRRONIUM
  • METHENAMINE
  • NARATRIPTAN
  • PARACETAMOL

ACCS:

  • ANIMAL BLOOD PRODUCTS
  • BILE ACIDS

Joint meeting of ACMS-ACCS:

  • ADRENALINE
  • BENZOIC ACID
  • MELOXICAM
  • PALMITOYLETHANOLAMIDE (PEA)

What happens next

All public submissions will be published on the TGA website at Public submissions on scheduling matters, unless marked confidential or indicated otherwise in the submission information (see Privacy and your Personal information).

Public submissions are an important part of the process for amending the Poison Standard, and are published on the TGA website using the consultation hub.  Submissions by the public may not reflect the views of the Department of Health and Aged Care or TGA.  Published submissions should not be taken as being endorsed by the Department or TGA.

Following consideration of public submissions received before the closing date and advice from the expert advisory committee/s, decisions on the proposed amendments are anticipated to be published as interim decisions on the TGA website: Scheduling delegate's interim decisions & invitations for further comment at a later date. 

Audiences

  • State government agencies

Interests

  • Policy Development