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Drug & Medicine Register SOP 2026

Drug & Medicine Register SOP 2026

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Complete Procedure for the Storage, Handling, Recording and Disposal of Scheduled Medicines in an Australian Dental Practice

Every dental practice in Australia uses scheduled medicines as part of routine clinical care. Local anaesthetic is a Schedule 4 prescription medicine. Emergency drugs like adrenaline are scheduled. These medicines are not just clinical consumables — they are regulated substances that must be stored, used, recorded, and disposed of in accordance with state and territory medicines legislation.
The Drug & Medicine Register SOP 2026 is the complete procedure for the safe management of scheduled and emergency medicines in an Australian dental practice — covering the scheduling system, medicine inventory, storage requirements, the Drug Register, expiry management, disposal, and incident reporting. Aligned with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Poisons Standard and state and territory medicines legislation.
The SOP is structured across 7 parts:
Part 1 — Why This Register Exists The regulatory context — why scheduled medicines in dental practice are a legal responsibility, not just a clinical one. Includes the SOP information block: document number OPS-004, version, review date, and responsible person designation.
Part 2 — Understanding the Scheduling System A plain-language table covering the four schedules most relevant to dental practice — S2, S3, S4, and S8 — with common dental examples and key requirements for each. Includes prescriber authority guidance for dentists and the additional permit requirements for S8 controlled drugs.
Part 3 — Medicines Held at This Practice A complete, ready-to-use medicine inventory table covering 9 common dental medicines — lignocaine, articaine, mepivacaine, adrenaline, midazolam (if used), oxygen, nitrous oxide (if used), ibuprofen samples, and antibiotics — with schedule, form, storage requirements, expiry check frequency, authority to hold, and disposal method for each.
Part 4 — Storage Requirements Detailed storage requirements for S4 medicines (locked cupboard, temperature guidance, no refrigeration for local anaesthetic), emergency medicines (accessible, not locked, monthly checks), and S8 medicines (compliant safe, restricted access, separate S8 register). Includes the non-negotiable rule: monthly emergency kit checks.
Part 5 — The Drug Register Ready-to-use register tables for S4 local anaesthetic use (one register per medicine type), the monthly Emergency Kit Inspection Record, and an S8 Medicine Register with a reminder to use the state-required format. Includes guidance on when to record and how to reconcile the balance column with physical stock.
Part 6 — Expiry Management and Disposal Monthly expiry check procedure (first Monday of every month), the 60-day flag-and-replace rule, and a complete disposal table covering expired S4 medicines, expired S8 medicines, expired emergency medicines, unused patient samples, and empty local anaesthetic cartridges — with disposal method, who arranges it, and documentation required for each. Includes a note on PharmaCycle as the simplest compliant disposal option.
Part 7 — Incidents and Reporting A clear definition of what counts as a medicine-related incident — incorrect medicine or dose, expired medicine administered, allergic reaction, theft or unexplained loss, unauthorised access, stock discrepancy — with specific response guidance for each scenario.
Who this is for:
  • Practice Managers responsible for medicines management and regulatory compliance
  • Practice Owners who want a documented, auditable medicines management system
  • Dental practices that currently manage local anaesthetic and emergency medicines informally
  • Any practice preparing for accreditation or a medicines compliance inspection
📄 Format: 9-page editable Microsoft Word document (.docx) — fully customisable with your practice name, responsible person, and medicine inventory
⬇️ Instant digital download — available immediately after purchase
🦷 Built for Australian dental practices — aligned with TGA Poisons Standard and state/territory medicines legislation
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