Prescribing by registered nurses and pharmacists

Closes 2 Feb 2026

2. Supply of Schedule 4 and Schedule 8 medicines by designated registered nurse prescribers (DRNP)

2.1. Should DRNP be able to directly supply patients with the same Schedule 4 (S4, prescription only) and Schedule 8 (S8, controlled drugs) as they can prescribe?
2.2. If you answered no to question 2.1, please explain why you think DRNP should not be authorised to supply patients with the same S4 and S8 medicines for which they can issue a prescription: