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STATUTORY RULES.

1951. No. .

REGULATIONS UNDER THE PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS ACT 1947-1950.*

,THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Act 1947-1950.

Dated this first

day of March ,1951.

By His Excellency's Command,

Governor-General.

for Minister of State for Health.

AMENDMENTS OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS REGULATIONS.†

Form and maximum quantities of benefits.

1. Regulation 18 of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (3A.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:

" (3A.) The last preceding sub-regulation does not apply to the following pharmaceutical benefits :—

Insulin.

Insulin (Crystalline).

Insulin Globin Zinc.

Insulin (Pig).

Insulin Protamine Zinc.".

Second Schedule.

2. The Second Schedule to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Regulations is omitted and the following schedule inserted in its stead :—

SECOND SCHEDULE.

COMMONWEALTH PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULARY.

In this Schedule-

" amp." means ampoule ;

" cap." means capsule ;

" cc." means cubic centimetres ;

" fl. oz." means ounces of 480 minims ;

" G " means grammes ;

" y " means microgrammes ;

" gr." means grains ;

" hypo. tab." means hypodermic tablet ;

" LM." means intramuscular ;

" I.U." means international units ;

" I.V." means intravenous ;

" mg." means milligrammes ;

" M " means millions of organisms ;

" mil." means millilitres ;

" min." means minims ;

" oz." means ounces ;

" tab." means tablet ;

" U " means units ; and

" U.S.P." means United States Pharmacopoeia.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1951.

† Statutory Rules 1950, No. 48, as amended by Statutory Rules 1950, No. 51, 55, 62 and 94.

476.—Price 8d. 9/19.2.1951.

Second Schedule—continued.

Column1.	Column 2.	Column 3.	Column 4.	Column 5.	Column 6.
Item Number.	Name or Formula.	Strength.	Form of Unit.	Maximum Number of Units.	Number of Repeats.
1	Acetarsol soluble ..........	..........	2 cc. amp. ...	10	1
		..........	3 cc. amp. ...	10	1
		..........	5 cc. amp. ...	6	1

2	Adrenalin Hydrochloride.....	1 in 1000....	0.5 cc. amp ....	6	1
2	Adrenalin Hydrochloride.....	1 in 1000....	1 cc. amp. ...	6	1
		1 in 1000....	10 cc. vial....	1	1
		1 in 1000....	20 cc. vial....	1	1
		1 in 1000....	1 fl. oz. bottle.	1	..
		1 in 1000....	1 fl. oz. vial..	1	..
		1 in 100.....	5 cc. vial....	1	1

3	Adrenalin in oil............	2 mg. per cc. .	1 cc. amp. ...	6	1

4	Adrenalin tartrate..........	1 in 1,000...	1 cc. amp. ...	6	1
		1 in 1,000...	10 cc. amp. ..	1	1
		1 in 1,000...	1 fl. oz. bottle.	1	..

5	Amidone................	5 mg. per cc. .	2 cc. amp. ...	6	..
		5 mg. per cc. .	10 cc. vial....	1	..
		10 mg. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ...	6	..
		10 mg. per cc.	20 cc. vial....	1	..
		..........	2.5 mg. tab. ..	25	..
		..........	5 mg. tab. ...	25	..
		..........	7.5 mg. tab. ..	25	..
		..........	10 mg. tab. ...	25	..

6	Amyl nitrite..............	..........	2 min. cap. ...	12	3
		..........	3 min. cap. ...	12	3
		..........	4 min. cap. ...	12	3
		..........	5 min. cap. ...	12	3

7	Anahaemin...............	..........	1 cc. amp. ...	6	1
		..........	2 cc. amp. ...	6	1

8	Anahepol................	..........	1 cc. amp. ...	6	1
		..........	2 cc. amp. ...	6	1

9	Antazoline...............	0.1 G. per 2 cc.	2 cc. amp. ...	10	..

10	Atropine Sulphate..........	1/150 gr. Per cc. .	1 cc. amp. ...	6	1
		1/100 gr. per cc	1 cc. amp. ...	6	1
		1/100 gr. Per cc.	10 cc. vial....	1	..
		1/50 gr. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ...	6	1
		..........	1/200 gr. hypo tab.	20	1
		..........	1/150 gr. hypo tab.	20	1
		..........	1/100 gr. hypo tab.	20	1
		..........	1/50 gr. hypo tab.	20	1

11	Aureomycin..............	..........	250 mg. cap. .	16	..
		..........	100 mg. vial..	6	1

12	Bismuth.................	..........	1 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		..........	5 cc. amp. ....	2	..
		..........	10 cc. amp. ...	1	..
		..........	25 cc. bottle..	1	..
		..........	1 fl. oz. bottle.	1	..

Second Schedule—continued.

Column1.	Column 2.	Column 3.	Column 4.	Column 5.	Column 6.
Item Number.	Name or Formula.	Strength.	Form of Unit.	Maximum Number of Units.	Number of Repeats.

13	Bismuth oxychloride........	..........	1 cc. .amp. ....	12	..
		..........	2 cc. amp. ....	12	..
		..........	3 cc. amp. ....	12	..
		..........	25 cc. bottle..	1	..
		..........	30 cc. bottle..	1	..

14	Bismuth salicylate..........	..........	1 cc. amp. ....	12	..
		..........	10 cc. amp. ..	6	..
		..........	25 cc. bottle..	1	..
		..........	50 cc. bottle..	1	..
		..........	60 cc. bottle..	1	..
15	Calcium Aurothiomalate......	10 mg. per 0.5 cc.	0.5 cc. amp. ...	1	3
		25 mg. per 0.5 cc.	0.5 cc. amp. ...	1	3
		25 mg. per 0.5 cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	1	3
		25 mg. per 0.5 cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	1	3

16	Calcium gluconate..........	10%.......	5 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		10%.......	10 cc. amp. ..	6	..
		20%.......	10 cc. amp. ..	6	..
		..........	10 gr. tab. ...	100	1
		..........	20 gr. tab. ...	36	1

17	Calf lymph...............	..........	Capillary tube.	..	..

18	Campolon...............	..........	2 cc. amp. ...	5	1
		..........	5 cc. amp. ...	3	1
		..........	10 cc. amp. ..	1	1

19	Campolon forte............	..........	1 cc. amp. ...	3	1
		..........	5 cc. amp. ...	l	1
		..........	10 cc. amp. ..	1	1

20	Carbachol...............	0.25 mg. per cc	1 cc. amp. ...	6	..
		..........	2 mg. tab. ...	25	3

21	Carbarsone...............	..........	0.25 G. cap. ..	20	1
		..........	0.25 G. tab. ..	20	1

22	Casydrol................	2½%.......	500 cc. bottle.	1	..
		5%........	500 cc. bottle.	1	..
		5%........	1,000 cc. bottle	1	..
		..........	500 G. tin....	..	..

23	Chiniofon...............	..........	0.25 G. pill...	25	1
		..........	0.25 G. tab. ..	25	1
		..........	0.5 G. tab. ...	25	1

24	Chloramphenicol...........	..........	0.25 G. cap. ..	12	..

25	Chloroquine..............	..........	0.2 G. tab. ...	100	1
		..........	250 mg. tab. ..	100	1

26	Cholera vaccine...........	4,000 M. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	3	..
		8,000 M. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	2	..

27	Darrow's solution..........	..........	1 litre bottle..	2	1

Second Schedule—continued.

Column 1.	Column 2.	Column 3.	Column 4.	Column 5.	Column 6.
Item Number.	Name or Formula.	Strength.	Form of Unit.	Maximum Number of Units.	Number of Repeats.

28	Desoxycorticosterone........	..........	2 mg. amp ....	4	..
		..........	5 mg. amp ....	4	..
		..........	10 mg. amp ...	4	..
		..........	50 mg. amp ...	1	..
		..........	50 mg. crystule	1	..
		..........	50 mg. tab. For implantation	1	..
		..........	100mg.tab.forim-1plantation	1	..
		5 mg. per cc. .	5 cc. vial....	1	..
		10 mg. per cc.	10 cc. vial....	1	..

29	Dextrose in 1/5 normal saline	4%........	1 litre bottle..	2	1

30	Dextrose in ringer's Solution	5%........	1 litre bottle..	2	1
		10%.......	1 litre bottle..	2	1

31	Dextrose solution (Aqueous)	5%........	1 litre bottle..	2	1
		10%.......	1 litre bottle..	2	1
		20%.......	1 litre bottle..	2	1
		25%.......	1 litre bottle..	2	1
		50%.......	25 cc. amp. ...	6	1
		50%.......	50 cc. amp. ...	6	1
		50%.......	2 fl. oz. amp. .	6	1

32	Diamorphine Hydro-chloride	..........	1/12 gr. amp ...	6	..
		..........	1/6 gr. amp ...	6	..
		..........	1/16 gr. hypo. tab.	10	..
		..........	1/12 gr. hypo. tab.	10	..
		..........	1/8 gr. hypo. tab.	10	..
		..........	1/6 gr. hypo. tab.	10	..
		..........	1/4 gr. hypo. tab.	10	..
		..........	1/2 gr. hypo. tab.	10	..

33	Dicoumarol..............	..........	100 mg. amp. ..	3	..
		..........	50 mg. cap. ..	100	..
		..........	100 mg. cap. .	100	..
		..........	50 mg. tab. ...	100	..

34	Diethylcarbamazine.........	..........	50 mg. tab. ...	20	1

35	Digitalis................	..........	1/2 gr. tab. ...	100	1
		..........	1 gr. tab. ....	100	1
		..........	11 gr. tab. ...	100	1

36	Digitoxin................	0.2 mg. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	12	1
		..........	1/100 gr. hypo. tab.	20	1
		..........	0.1 mg. tab.	100	1
		..........	0.2 mg. tab.	100	1
		..........	0.25 mg. tab.	100	1

37	Digoxin.................	0.5 mg. per cc.	1 cc. amp .....	12	1
		0.5 mg. per cc.	30 cc. bottle..	1	1
		..........	0.25 mg. tab...	100	1

38	Dihydroergotamine.........	1 mg. per cc..	1 cc. amp .....	6	1

Second Schedule—continued.

Column 1.	Column 2.	Column 3.	Column 4.	Column 5.	Column 6.
Item Number.	Name or Formula.	Strength.	Form of Unit.	Maximum Number of Units.	Number of Repeats.

39	Dihydromorphinone.........	..........	1.1 cc. amp. ...	4	..
		..........	1/32 gr. hypo .tab.	20	..
		..........	1/20 gr. hypo. tab.	20	..
		..........	1/25 gr. tab...	20	..

40	Dihydrostreptomycin........	..........	1 G. vial.....	5	3

41	Dimercaprol..............	..........	2 cc. amp. ....	12	..

42	Diphenhydramine hydro-chloride	10 mg. per cc.	10 cc. vial....	1	1

43	Diphtheria antitoxin.........	..........	1,000 U. amp. ..	2	1
		..........	2,000 U. amp. ..	2	1
		..........	4,000 U. amp. ..	2	1
		..........	6,000 U. amp. ..	2	1
		..........	8,000 U. amp. ..	2	1
		..........	10,000 U. amp. .	2	1
		..........	20,000 U. amp. .	2	1

44	DIPHTHERIAPROPHYLACTIC (Alum Precipitated Toxoid).	..........	1 cc. amp. ....	2	1
		..........	3 cc. vial	2	1

45	DIPHTHERIAPROPHYLACTIC (Formalinized Toxoid)	..........	Set containing 3 amps. Each 1 cc. Toxoid undiluted and 1 amp of 1 cc. Toxoid diluted	1	1

46	Distilled water............	..........	2 cc. amp .....	6	1
		..........	3 cc. amp .....	6	1
		..........	5 cc. amp .....	6	1
		..........	10 cc. amp ....	6	1

47	Emetine hydrochloride.......	20 mg. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	12	..
		30 mg. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	12	..
		65 mg. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	6	..

48	Emetine bismuth iodide......	..........	1 gr. tab.	25	..
		..........	2 gr. tab.	25	..

49	Ephedrine hydrochloride	1/2 gr. per cc. .	1 cc. amp .....	6	1
		3/4 gr. per cc. .	1 cc. amp .....	6	1
			1/2 gr. hypo. tab.	20	1
			1/4 gr. tab.	100	1
			1/2 gr. tab.	100	1
			1 gr. tab.	100	1

50	Ephedrine Sulphate.........	1/2 gr. per gr.	1 cc. amp. ....	6	1
		5%........	1 cc. amp. ....	6	1
			3/8 gr. cap. ...	40	..
			3/4 gr. cap. ...	40	..
			1/2 gr. hypo. tab.	20	..
			1/4 gr. tab. ...	100	..
			1/2 gr. tab. ...	100	..

Second Schedule—continued.

Column 1.	Column 2.	Column 3.	Column 4.	Column 5.	Column 6.
Item Number.	Name or Formula.	Strength.	Form of Unit.	Maximum Number of Units.	Number of Repeats.

51	Ergometrine maleate........	0.5 mg. per cc. .	l cc I.M. amp. ..	6	..
		0.125 mg. per cc.	1 cc. I.V. amp. .	6	..
		..........	0.5 mg. hypo. tab.	12	..
		..........	0. 5 mg. tab. ..	25	..

52	Ergot (Prepared)...........	..........	2½ gr. cap. ...	25	1
		..........	4 gr. tab......	25	1

53	Ergotamine tartrate.........	..........	0.5 cc. amp. ...	6	..
		..........	1 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		..........	1 mg. tab. ...	15	1

54	Ergotoxine ethanesulphonate...	..........	1/100 gr. hypo. tab.	12	..
		..........	0.5 mg. tab. ..	25	1

55	Ethylidene Dicoumarin	..........	100 mg. tab. ..	50	1

56	Examen.................	..........	1 cc. amp. ....	6	1
		..........	5 cc. amp. ....	1	1

57	Exatrope................	..........	2 cc. amp. ....	6	1
		..........	12 cc. amp. ...	1	1

58	Folic acid................	15 mg. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	12	..
		..........	5 mg. tab. ...	100	1

59	Gas gangrene antitoxin (Oedematiens)	..........	10,000 U. amp. .	3	1

60	Gas gangrene antitoxin (Perfringens)	..........	4,000 U. amp. ..	3	1
		..........	10,000 U. amp. .	10	1

61	Gas gangrene antitoxin (Polyvalent)	..........	amp. containing—	2	1
			3,000 U. perfringens
			1,500 U. septique
			1,000 U. oedematiens
		..........	amp. containing—	2	1
			7,500 U. perfringens
			3,750 U. septique
			2,500 U. oedematiens

62	Gas gangrene antitoxin (Septique)	..........	5,000 U. amp. ..	2	1

63	Glyceryl Trinitrate..........	..........	1/100 gr. hypo. tab.	100	..
		..........	1/200 gr. tab. .	100	..
		..........	1/150 gr. tab. .	100	..
		..........	1/130 gr. tab. .	100	..
		..........	1/100 gr. tab. .	100	..
		..........	1/65 gr. tab. ..	100	..
		..........	1/50 gr. tab. ..	100	..

64	Hepamino...............		5 oz. jar.....	1	3

65	Heparin.................	1,0000 U. per cc.	5 cc. vial....	5	..
		5.000 U. per cc.	5 cc. vial....	1	..

Second Schedule—continued.

Column 1.	Column 2.	Column 3.	Column 4.	Column 5.	Column 6.
Item Number.	Name or Formula.	Strength.	Form of Unit.	Maximum Number of Units.	Number of Repeats.

66	Hepastab................	..........	2 cc. amp. ....	3	1
		..........	10 cc. amp. ...	1	1

67	Hepastab forte............	..........	1 cc. amp. ....	3	1
		..........	10 cc. amp. ...	1	1

68	Hepatex.................	..........	4 fl.oz. bottle..	1	3

69	Hepatex-t................	..........	2 cc. amp. ....	6	1
		..........	10 cc. amp. ...	1	1

70	Hepolon................	..........	2 cc. amp. ....	6	1
		..........	10 cc. amp. ...	1	1

71	Hyalase.................	..........	1 mg. amp. ....	5	1

72	Hyoscine Hydrobromide	..........	1/150 gr. amp. .	6	..
		..........	1/100 gr. amp. .	6	..
		..........	1/75 gr. amp. ..	6	..
		..........	1/200 gr. hypo. tab.	20	..
		..........	1/150 gr. hypo. tab.	20	..
		..........	1/100 gr. hypo. tab.	20	..
		..........	1/50 gr. hypo. tab.	20	..
		1/100 gr. per cc.	10 cc. vial....	1	..

73	Insulin..................	20 U. per cc. .	5 cc. vial....	3	12
		20 U. per cc. .	10 cc. vial....	3	12
		40 U. per cc. .	5 cc. vial....	3	12
		40 U. per cc. .	10 cc. vial....	3	12
		60 U. per cc. .	5 cc. vial....	3	12
		80 U. per cc. .	5 cc. vial....	3	12
		80 U. per cc. .	10 cc. vial....	3	12
		100 U. per cc.	5 cc. vial....	3	12

74	Insulin (Crystalline).........	40 U. per cc. .	10 cc. vial....	3	12

75	Insulin globin zinc..........	40 U. per cc. .	5 cc. vial....	3	12
		80 U. per cc. .	5 cc. vial....	3	12

76	Insulin (Pig)..............	20 U. per cc. .	10 cc. vial....	3	12
		40 U. per cc. .	10 cc. vial....	3	12
		60 U. per cc. .	5 cc. vial....	3	12

77	Insulin protamine zinc	40 U. per cc. .	5 cc. vial....	3	12
		40 U. per cc. .	10 cc. vial....	3	12
		80 U. per cc. .	5 cc. vial....	3	12
		80 U. per cc. .	10 cc. vial....	3	12

78	Isoprenaline Hydrochloride	1 in 200.....	1/2 fl. oz. bottle	1	1
			10 mg. tab....	25	3

79	Isoprenaline Sulphate........		20 mg. tab....	25	3
		10 mg. per cc.	5 cc. vial....	1	1
			10 cc. vial....	1

80	Kinetin.................		set containing-	1	1
			3 amps. each of 10 units and 3 amps. of solvent

Second Schedule—continued.

Column 1.	Column 2.	Column 3.	Column 4.	Column 5.	Column 6.
Item Number.	Name or Formula.	Strength.	Form of Unit.	Maximum Number of Units.	Number of Repeats.

81	Leptazol................	..........	1 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		..........	1.1 cc. amp. ...	6	..
		..........	3 cc. amp. ....	2	..
		..........	5 cc. amp. ....	1	..

82	Livadex.................	..........	2 cc. amp. ....	6	1

83	Liver extract..............	2 U.S.P. U .per cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	6	1
		2 U.S.P. U. per cc.	10 cc. vial....	6	1
		5 U.S.P. U. per cc.	2 cc. vial....	6	1
		5 U.S.P. U. per cc.	10 cc. vial....	1	1
		5 U.S.P. U. per cc.	20 cc. vial....	1	1
		10 U.S.P. U. per cc.	10 cc. vial....	1	1
		15 U.S.P. U. per cc.	5 cc. vial....	1	1
		..........	2 cc. amp. ....	6	1

84	Liver, liquid extract of	..........	4 fl. oz. bottle.	1	2
		..........	16 fl. oz. bottle	1	1

85	Liver, Proteolysed..........	..........	16 oz. jar....	1	1

86	Mepacrine Hydrochloride	..........	0.05 G. tab. ..	100	1
		..........	0.1 G. tab. ...	100	1

87	Mepacrine Methanesulphonate	..........	0.12 G. amp. ..	6	1
		..........	0.36 G. amp. ..	6	1

88	Mepyramine maleate........	2.50%......	2 cc. amp. ....	10	..

89	Mersalyl.................	..........	1 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		..........	2 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		..........	5 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		..........	10 cc. amp. ...	6	..

90	Methionine...............	..........	50 G. bottle. ..	1
		..........	0.25 G. tab. ..	50	3
		..........	0.5 G. tab. ...	100	1

91	Memoir.................	..........	0.1 G. tab. ...	100	1

92	Methyl atropine nitrate	..........	0.001 G. tab. .	10	1

93	Morphine hydrochloride	..........	¼ gr. hypo. tab.	20	..
		..........	1/6 gr. amp. ...	6	..
94	Morphine Sulphate.........	..........	¼ gr. amp. ....	6	..
		..........	1/3 gr. amp. ...	6	..
		..........	½ gr. amp. ....	6	..
		..........	1/12 gr. hypo. tab	20	..
		..........	1/8 gr. hypo. tab.	20	..
		..........	1/6 gr. hypo .tab.	20	..
		..........	¼ gr. hypo. tab.	20	..
		..........	1/3 gr. hypo. tab.	20	..
		..........	½ gr. hypo. tab.	20	..
		..........	1 gr. hypo. tab.	12	..
		1/4 gr. per cc. .	10 cc. vial....	1	..
		1/2 gr. per cc. .	10 cc.vial....	1	..

Second Schedule—continued.

Column 1.	Column 2.	Column 3.	Column 4.	Column 5.	Column 6.
Item Number.	Name or Formula.	Strength.	Form of Unit.	Maximum Number of Units.	Number of Repeats.

95	Morphine with Atropine (A)	..........	1 hypo. tab. ..	20	..
	Morphine Sulphate 1/12 gr.
	Atropine Sulphate 1/150 gr.

96	Morphine with Atropine (B)	..........	1 hypo. tab. ..	20	..
	Morphine Sulphate 1/8 gr.
	Atropine Sulphate 1/150 gr.

97	Morphine with Atropine (C)	..........	1 amp. .......	6	..
	Morphine Sulphate 1/6 gr.
	Atropine Sulphate 1/200 gr.

98	Morphine with atropine (D)	..........	1 hypo. tab. ..	20	..
	Morphine Sulphate 1/6 gr.
	Atropine Sulphate 1/180 gr.

99	Morphine with atropine (E)	..........	1 hypo. tab. ..	20	..
	Morphine Sulphate 1/6 gr.	..........	1 amp. .......	6	..
	Atropine Sulphate 1/150 gr.

100	Morphine with atropine (F)	..........	1 amp. .......	6	..
	Morphine Sulphate 1/6 gr.
	Atropine Sulphate 1/120 gr.

101	Morphine with atropine (G)	..........	1 hypo. tab. ..	20	..
	Morphine Sulphate 1/4 gr.
	Atropine Sulphate 1/150 gr.

102	Morphine with atropine (H)	..........	1 hypo. tab. ..	20	..
	Morphine Sulphate 1/4 gr.	..........	1 cc. amp. ....	6	..
	Atropine Sulphate 1/120 gr.	per cc. .....	10 cc. vial....	1	..

Second Schedule-continued.

Column 1.	Column 2.	Column 3	Column 4.	Column 5.	Column 6.
Item Number.	Name or Formula.	Strength.	Form of Unit.	Maximum Number of Units.	Number of Repeats.

103	Morphine with Atropine (J)	..........	1 hypo. tab....	20	..
	Morphine Sulphate 1/4gr.
	Atropine Sulphate 1/100gr.

104	Morphine with Hyoscine	..........	1 cc. amp .....	6	..
	Morphine Sulphate 1/4 gr.	..........	1 hypo. tab. ..	20	..
	Hyoscine Hydrobromide 1/100 gr.

105	Neoarsphenamine..........	..........	0.15 G. amp. ..	2	1
		..........	0.3 G. amp. ...	2	1
		..........	0.45 G. amp. ..	2	1
		..........	0.6 G. amp. ...	2	1
		..........	0.75 G. amp. ..	2	1
		..........	0.9 G. amp. ...	2	1

106	Neo-Hepatex.............	..........	2 cc. amp. ....	3	1
		..........	10 cc. amp ....	1	1
		..........	25 cc. bottle..	1	1

107	Neostigmine bromide........	..........	15 mg. tab....	100	1

108	Neostigmine methyl Sulphate	0.5 mg. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ...	6	..

109	Nikethamide..............	..........	1.7 cc. amp. ...	5	..
		..........	2 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		..........	5 cc. amp. ....	3	..
		..........	5.5 cc. amp. ...	3	..

110	Nucleotides..............	..........	10 cc. amp. ...	12	..

111	Ouabain.................	..........	0.25 mg. amp. ..	3	..
		..........	0.5 mg. amp. ..	3	..

112	Oxophenarsine Hydro-chloride	..........	0.04 G. amp. ..	2	..
		..........	0.06 G amp. ...	2	..

113	Oxytocin................	..........	0.5 cc. amp. ...	6	..
		..........	1 cc. amp .....	6	..

114	Pamaquin................	..........	0.01 G. tab. ..	45	..
		..........	0.018 G. tab. .	45	..
		..........	0.036 G. tab. .	45	..
		..........	0.1 G. tab. ...	45	..
		..........	0.2 G. tab. ...	45	..

115	Papaveretum.............	1/3 gr. per cc. .	1 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		..........	1/3 gr. hypo. tab.	25	..
		..........	1/6 gr. tab. ...	20	..

116	Papaverine Hydrochloride	..........	1 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		1 gr. per cc. ..	4 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		..........	10 cc. amp. ...	6	..
		..........	3/4 gr. tab. ...	25	1
		..........	1½ gr. tab. ...	25	1

Second Schedule-continued.

Column 1.	Column 2.	Column 3.	Column 4.	Column 5.	Column 6.
Item Number.	Name or Formula.	Strength.	Form of Unit.	Maximum Number of Units.	Number of Repeats.

117	Para Aminosalicylic acid.....	..........	0.3 G. tab. ...	200	1
		..........	0.5 G. tab. ...	200	1

118	Parenamine..............	..........	1000 cc. bottle.	1	..

119	Penicillin................	..........	5,000 U. amp. ..	6	..
		..........	15,000 U. amp. .	6	..
		..........	100,000 U. amp. .	6	..
		..........	200,000 U. amp.	6	..
		..........	500,000 U. amp. .	6	..
		..........	1 million U. amp.	6	..
		..........	2 million U. amp.	6	..

120	Penicillin (oily)............	125,000 U. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		125,000 U. per cc.	2 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		125,000 U. per cc.	10 cc. amp. ...	1	..
		300,000 U. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		300,000 U. per cc.	2 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		300,000 U. per cc.	5 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		300,000 U. per cc.	10 cc. amp. ...	1	..
		300,000 U. per cc.	1 cc. syringe..	6	..

121	Pertussis vaccine (Phase 1)	1,000 M. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	3	..
		5,000 M. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	3	..
		10,000 M. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	3	..
		10,000 M. per cc.	5 cc. vial....	1	..
		20,000 M. per cc.	5 cc. vial....	1	..
		50,000 M. per cc.	5 cc. vial....	1	..
		..........	Set of 3 amps. containing 50,000 M. per set

122	Pethidine hydrochloride	50 mg. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		50 mg. per cc.	2 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		50 mg. per cc.	25 cc. bottle..	1	..
		50 mg. per cc.	30 cc. bottle..	1	..
		..........	25 mg. tab. ...	25	..
		..........	50 mg. tab. ...	25	..

123	Phemitone...............	..........	½ gr. tab.....	100	1
		..........	1 gr. tab......	100	1
		..........	3 gr. tab......	100	..

124	Phenadoxone Hydrochloride	10 mg. per cc.	1 cc. amp .....	6	..
		..........	10 mg. tab....	25	..

125	Phenytoin sodium	..........	0.03 G. amp ...	100	1
		..........	0.1 G. amp ....	100	1
		..........	0.1 G. tab.....	100	1

126	Phthalylsulphathiazole	..........	7½ gr. tab.	100	..

127	Physostigmine salicylate	..........	1/100 gr. hypo. tab.	20	..

128	Picrotoxin...............	..........	3 mg. amp. ....	6	..
		..........	5 mg. amp. ....	6	..
		0.3%.......	20 cc. bottle..	1	..

Second Schedule-continued.

Column 1.	Column 2.	Column 3.	Column 4.	Column 5.	Column 6.
Item Number.	Name or Formula.	Strength.	Form of Unit.	Maximum Number of Units.	Number of Repeats.

129	Pitressin Tannate in oil	..........	1 cc. amp. ....	6	1

130	Pituitary (Posterior Lobe)	..........	0.5 cc. amp. ...	6	..
		..........	1 cc. amp. ....	6	..
131	Procaine Hydro Chloride In Normal Saline	0.1%.......	1 litre bottle..	2	1

132	Procaine penicillin(Crystalline)	..........	300,000 U. amp .	6	..
		..........	400,000 U. amp .	6	..
		..........	600,000 U. amp.	6	..
		..........	900,000 U. amp.	6	..
		..........	1,200,000 U. amp.	6	..
		..........	2 million U. amp.	6	..
		..........	3 million U. amp.	6	..
					..
133	Procaine penicillin (Oily)	300,000 U. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	6	..
		300,000 U. per cc.	10 cc. amp ....	1	..
		400,000 U. per cc.	10 cc. amp ....	1	..
			600,000 U. amp .	6	..
			1 million U. amp. .	6	..
			300,000 U. syringe	6	..
			600,000 U. syringe	6	..

134	Proguanil Hydrochloride......	..........	0.1 G. tab.....	100	1

135	Promethazine Hydrochloride	2.5%.......	2 cc. amp .....	10	..

136	Protolex.................		10 cc. amp ....	1	1

137	Pyridoxine hydrochloride.....	50 mg. per cc.	1 cc. amp. ....	6	1
		50 mg. per cc.	5 cc vial.....	1	1
		50 mg. per cc.	10 cc vial.....	1	1
		50 mg. per cc..	2 cc. amp. ...	6	1

138	Quinidine Sulphate.........	..........	3 gr. tab. ....	100	1

139	Quinine Bisulphate.........	..........	5 gr. tab. ....	100	1

140	Quinine Dihydrochloride	3 gr. per cc. ..	1 cc. amp. ....	6	1
		6¼ gr. per cc. .	1 cc. amp. ....	6	1
		9¼ gr. per cc.	2 cc. amp. ....	6	1
		15½ gr. per cc.	2 cc. amp. ....	6	1
		..........	5 gr. tab......	100	1
		..........	5 gr. cap.....	100	1

141	Quinine Hydrochloride	..........	5 gr. tab......	100	1

142	Quinine Sulphate...........	..........	5 gr. tab......	100	1

143	Reticulogen..............	..........	0.5 cc. amp. ...	3	1
		..........	5 cc. amp. ....	1	1

144	Ringer's Solution...........	..........	1 litre bottle..	2	1

Second Schedule-continued.

Column 1.	Column 2.	Column 3.	Column 4.	Column 5.	Column 6.
Item Number.	Name or Formula.	Strength.	Form of Unit.	Maximum Number of Units.	Number of Repeats.

145	Rondase................	..........	3 mg. amp. ....	6	1

146	Sodium Aurothiomalate	..........	0.001 G. amp. ..	1	3
	(Aqueous)	..........	0.002 G. amp. ..	1	3
		..........	0.005 G. amp. ..	1	3
		..........	0.01 G. amp. ..	1	3
		..........	0.02 G. amp. ..	1	3
		..........	0.05 G. amp. ..	1	3
		..........	0.1 G. amp. ...	1	3
		..........	0.2 G. amp. ...	1	3

147	Sodium Aurothiomalate	..........	0.01 G. amp. ..	1	3
	(Oily)	..........	0.02 G. amp. ..	1	3
		..........	0.05 G. amp. ..	1	3
		..........	0.1 G. amp. ...	1	3
		..........	0.2 G. amp. ...	1	3

148	Sodium Chloride Hypertonic Solution	3%........	1 litre bottle..	2	1
		5%........	1 litre bottle..	2	1

149	Sodium Chloride Physiological Solution	..........	2 cc. amp. ....	6	1
		..........	5 cc. amp. ....	6	1
		..........	10 cc. amp. ...	6	1
		..........	20 cc. amp. ...	6	1
		..........	50 cc. amp. ...	3	1
		..........	1 litre bottle..	2	1


150	Sodium Chloride Physiological Solution (With Dextrose)	5% Dextrose.	1 litre bottle..	2	1
		10% Dextrose.	1 litre bottle..	2	1
		20% Dextrose.	1 litre bottle..	2	1
		25% Dextrose.	1 litre bottle..	2	1

151	Sodium para-Amino-Salicylate.	..........	5 gr. tab. ....	200	1
		..........	7½ gr. tab. ...	200	1
		20%.......	10 cc. vial....	1

152	Sodium Sulphate solution	4.28%......	1 litre bottle..	2	1

153	Streptomycin.............	..........	1 G. vial.....	5	3

154	Succinylsulphathiazole.......	..........	7½ gr. tab. ...	100	1

155	Sulphacetamide............	..........	7½ gr. tab. ...	100

156	Sulphadiazine.............	..........	5 gr. tab. ....	100

157	Sulphadimidine............	..........	7½ gr. tab. ...	100

158	Sulphaguanidine...........	..........	7½ gr. tab. ...	100	1

159	Sulphamerazine...........	..........	7½ gr. tab. ...	100	..

160	Sulphanilamide............	..........	5 gr. tab. ....	100	..
		..........	7½ gr. tab. ...	100	..

Second Schedule-continued.

Column 1.	Column 2.	Column 3.	Column 4.	Column 5.	Column 6.
Item Number.	Name or Formula.	Strength.	Form of Unit.	Maximum Number of Units.	Number of Repeats.

161	Sulphapyridine............	..........	0.125 G. tab. .	100	..
		..........	0.5 G. tab. ...	100	..

162	Sulpharsphenamine.........	..........	0.10 G. amp. ..	2	1
		..........	0.15 G. amp. ..	2	..
		..........	0.3 G. amp. ...	2	..
		..........	0.45 G. amp. ..	2	..
		..........	0.6 G. amp. ...	2	..
		..........	0.75 G. amp. ..	2	..
		..........	0.9 G. amp. ...	2	..

163	Sulphathiazole............	..........	5 gr. cap. ....	100	..
		..........	7½ gr. tab. ...	100	..

164	Sulphetrone..............	..........	7½ gr. tab. ...	200	..

165	Sulphonamides mixed (A) Two Sulphonamides	..........	0.25 G. tab. ..	100	..
		..........	0.3 G. tab. ...	100	..
		..........	0.5 G. tab.....	100	..

166	Sulphonamides mixed (B) Three Sulphonamides	..........	0.25. G. tab. ..	100	..
		..........	0.3 G. tab. ...	100	..
		..........	0.33 G. tab. ..	100	..
		..........	0.5 G. tab. ...	100	..

167	Sulphonamides mixed (C) Four Sulphonamides	..........	0.5 G. tab. ...	100	..

168	T.A.B. Vaccine (Anti-Typhoid-Paratyphoid)	1 cc. containing—	1 cc. amp. ....	3	..
		1,000 M. Typhosus 500 M Paratyphosus A	..........
		500 M. Paratyphosus B	..........

169	Tetanus antitoxin	..........	1,000 I.U. amp. .	6	1
		..........	1,500 I.U. amp. .	6	1
		..........	2000 I.U. amp. .	6	1
		..........	3,000 I.U. amp. .	6	1
		..........	10,000 I.U. amp.	6	1
		..........	20,000 I.U. amp.	6	1

170	Tetanus Toxoid (Formalinized)	..........	1 cc. amp. ....	3	..

171	Theophylline With Ethylenediamine	0.366 G. per 10 mil.	10 mil. amp ...	6	..
		0.732 G. per 2 mil.	2 mil. amp ....	6	..
		0.48 G. per 2 mil.	2 mil. I.M. amp .	6	..
		0.5 G. per 2 mil.	2 mil. I.M. amp .	6	..
		0.24 G. per 10 mil. .	10 mil. I.V. amp.	6	..
		0.25 G. per 10 mil.	10 mil. I.V. amp.	6	..
		..........	1½ gr. tab....	100	1
		..........	2.34 gr. tab. ..	100	1

172	Thiouracil...............	..........	0.05 G. tab. ..	100	1
		..........	0.1 G. tab. ...	100	1
		..........	0.2 G. tab. ...	100	1

Second Schedule-continued.

Column 1.	Column 2.	Column 3.	Column 4.	Column 5.	Column 6.
Item Number.	Name or Formula.	Strength.	Form of Unit.	Maximum Number of Units.	Number of Repeats.

173	Thiouracil methyl..........	..........	0.05 G. tab....	100	1
		..........	0.1 G. tab. ...	100	1
		..........	0.2 G. tab. ...	100	1

174	Thiouracil propyl...........	..........	25 mg. tab. ...	100	1
		..........	50 mg. tab. ...	100	1

175	Thyroid b.p...............	..........	1/32 gr. tab. ..	100	3
		..........	1/16 gr. tab. ..	100	3
		..........	1/10 gr. tab. ..	100	3
		..........	1/8 gr. tab. ...	100	3
		..........	¼ gr. tab. ....	100	3
		..........	½ gr. tab. ....	100	3
		..........	1 gr. tab. ....	100	3
		..........	1½ gr. tab. ...	100	3
		..........	2 gr. tab. ....	100	3
		..........	2½ gr. tab. ...	100	3
		..........	5g r. tab. ....	100	3

176	Triethanolamine Trinitrate-	..........	1 mg. tab. ...	50	1

177	Tiger Snake Anti-Venene	..........	1,500 U. per amp. .	2	1

178	Troxidone...............	..........	0.3 G. cap....	100	1
		..........	0.15 G. tab....	100	1

179	Tryparsamide.............	..........	1 G. amp. .....	2	1
		..........	2 G. amp. .....	2	1
		..........	3 G. amp. .....	2	1

180	Vasopressin..............	..........	0.5 cc. amp. ...	6	..
		..........	1 cc. amp. ....	6	..

181	Vitamin b12..............	l0 γ per cc. ..	1 cc. amp .....	6	1
		15γ per cc. ..	1 cc. amp .....	6	1
		20γ per cc. ..	1 cc. amp .....	6	1
		100 γ per cc. .	1 cc. amp .....	1	1

182	Vitamin k (Aqueous)........	..........	1 cc. amp. ....	6	1
		..........	10 cc. amp. ...	1	1
		..........	2 mg. amp. ....	6	1
		..........	4 mg. amp. ....	6	1
		..........	72 mg. amp. ...	1	1

183	Vitamin k (Oily)...........	..........	1 cc. amp. ....	6	1

184	Vitamin k (Oral)...........	..........	4 mg. cap. ...	100	1
		..........	1 mg. tab.....	100	1
		..........	2 mg. tab.....	100	1
		..........	4.8 mg. tab. ..	100	1
		..........	5 mg. tab. ...	100	1
		..........	10 mg. tab. ...	100	1
		..........	1 mg. cap. ...	100	1

185	Wydase.................	150 U. per amp	1 amp. .......	5	1

Third Schedule.

3. The Third Schedule to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from sub-paragraph (2.) of paragraph 3 the words and figures " any of items 58 to 61 (inclusive) in the Second Schedule to these Regulations " and inserting in their stead the words " the next succeeding sub- paragraph " ; and

(b) by inserting after sub-paragraph (2.) of that paragraph the following sub-paragraph :—

" (2A.) The last preceding sub-paragraph applies to the following ' pharmaceutical benefits :—

Insulin.

Insulin (Crystalline).

Insulin Globin Zinc.

Insulin (Pig).

Insulin Protamine Zinc.".

Amendments not to apply in certain cases.

4. Notwithstanding the amendments of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Regulations effected by these Regulations, the provisions of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Regulations, as in force immediately before the date of commencement of these Regulations, shall continue to apply in relation to the supply of pharmaceutical benefit sup on presentation, whether before or after that date, of prescriptions written before that date.

By Authority : L.F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Regulations 1951 were enacted to provide a framework for the administration of pharmaceutical benefits under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Act 1947-1950. The Act was introduced to address the gap in accessible and affordable medication for the Australian public. The Regulations, made by the Governor-General in Council under the authority of the Act, establish the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), which provides subsidies for a wide range of pharmaceutical products listed in the Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Formulary. The policy objective of these Regulations is to ensure that the Australian public has access to essential medications at a subsidised cost, thereby promoting equitable healthcare outcomes. These Regulations were made with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and came into effect on 1 March 1951.

Scope and Application

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Regulations, enacted under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Act 1947-1950, regulate the administration and scope of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in Australia. These regulations apply to pharmaceutical benefits listed in the Second Schedule, detailing specific pharmaceutical products, their forms, strengths, maximum quantities, and number of repeats. This schedule includes a wide range of medications, from insulin and antitoxins to vitamins and various antibiotics, each specified by its strength, dosage form, and allowable quantity for a single prescription. The Third Schedule of the Regulations further refines the application of the scheme, particularly concerning the insulin products listed, ensuring they receive specific regulatory treatment. The Act and its regulations apply nationally across Australia, administered by the Commonwealth but affecting state and territory jurisdictions through the provision of subsidized medications. Notably, the regulations extend to cover medications supplied based on prescriptions written before the effective date of the amendments, ensuring continuity of care and benefits for patients. This legislative framework is pivotal in ensuring the accessibility and affordability of essential medications for Australians, reflecting the Commonwealth's role in public health policy.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these Regulations include amendments to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Regulations, specifically Regulation 18, and the replacement of the Second Schedule to the Regulations with a new Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Formulary. Regulation 18 is amended to exempt certain insulin products from a preceding sub-regulation, and the Second Schedule lists numerous pharmaceutical items, detailing their form, strength, and the maximum number of units allowed per prescription, along with the number of repeats permitted. The Regulations impose several obligations on the parties they govern. Firstly, they establish the list of pharmaceutical benefits covered under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, detailing the specific items, strengths, and forms available. They also dictate the maximum quantities and number of repeats for each item, ensuring that the scheme operates within predefined limits to manage costs and ensure equitable access to medications. Additionally, the Regulations mandate the use of the new Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Formulary, which serves as the official list of approved pharmaceutical products and their specifications. Any breach of these Regulations may lead to civil or criminal consequences, though specific offences, penalties, or maximum penalties are not detailed within the text provided. In general, violations of pharmaceutical regulations can result in fines, sanctions against healthcare providers or pharmacists, and in severe cases, criminal charges. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as applicable laws and regulations at the time of the offence.

Area of Law: Medical Law; Health Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Licensing & Registration; Enforcement Powers

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