Prescribing by registered nurses and pharmacists

Closes 2 Feb 2026

3. Handling of Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 medicines by designated registered nurse prescribers (DRNP)

3.1. Should DRNP be authorised to supply medicines in Schedule 2 (S2, pharmacy medicines) and Schedule 3 (S3, pharmacist only medicines)?
3.2. If you answered no to question 3.1, please explain why you disagree with DRNP supplying medicines in S2 and S3: