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DRUGS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

1. Present Members

Dr S Rosenman Chair 28. 9.1992 - 27. 9.1995

Dr T Gavaghan 28. 9.1992 - 27. 9.1995

Dr H Lopert 28. 9.1992 - 27. 9.1995

2. Terms of Reference

The terms of reference of the Drugs Advisory Committee are:

to direct the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) with regard to any applications for approval to prescribe a Schedule 8 drug (ie a narcotic or amphetamine) which the MOH refers to the Committee;

reviews the decisions of the MOH with regard to applications to prescribe Schedule 8 drugs in the event of an appeal being lodged; and

to formulate policy on the prescribing of Schedule 8 drugs.

3. Term and Power of Appointment

Term of appointment is for a period not exceeding three years. A member is eligible for reappointment at the end of the term. A member may resign his or her office by placing the resignation in writing and forwarding it to the Minister.

4. Gender Breakdown

1 Female 2 Males

5. Remuneration Mechanism

Nil

6. Public Servants

Table included.

7. Publications

Annual Report. Distribution to the Minister and Members of the ACT Legislative Assembly. Not costed separately.

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