When advertising or selling Schedule 2 and 3 drugs, regulated members, pharmacy licensees, and pharmacy proprietors must comply with the requirements of the Pharmacy and Drug Act and the Pharmacy and Drug Regulation that require Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 drugs to only be sold in licensed pharmacies. Additionally, advertising for these drugs must not be misleading and is limited to stating the drug’s name, price, and quantity.
These requirements mean that Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 drugs must be stored and offered for sale only IN pharmacies, in accordance with the Standards of Practice for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians and the Standards for the Operation of Licensed Pharmacies. Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 drugs may not be sold or offered for sale through e-commerce platforms.
The following guidance can assist in complying with the requirements and are considered good practices. When advertising Schedule 2 and 3 drugs, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy licensees, and pharmacy proprietors or their representatives should
- clearly distinguish Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 drugs from unscheduled drugs in all advertisements; and,
- provide additional information that informs the public that Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 drugs can only be sold in pharmacies, and that in the case of Schedule 2 drugs, assessment by a pharmacist is required.