(1) The use of restricted substances (Schedule 4 “S4" drugs) and drugs of addiction (Schedule 8 "S8" drugs) in animals used for research and teaching purposes is controlled under the following legislation: (2) Additionally, the Animal Research Review Panel, the statutory body under the Animal Research Act, has issued the following policy: The use of restricted drugs and the conduct of restricted acts of veterinary science in animal research (ARRP policy 14, revised 27 February 2014). (3) Researchers can use S4 drugs (“restricted substances”) for animals in approved projects provided that: (4) Researchers can use S8 drugs (“drugs of addiction”) for animals in approved projects provided that:Animal Research S4 and S8 Drug Use Guidelines
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the Animal Care and Ethics Committee has approved the use of the drug in that project;
a NSW Health “Application for Authority to Possess or Supply Schedule 8 or Schedule 9 Substances, Prohibited Drugs/Plants for the Purpose of Research, Instruction, Analysis or Treatment of Animals” has been completed and approved;
the drug is ordered from the holder of a wholesaler’s licence or wholesaler’s authority. Such an order must be in writing and include:
the name of the Chief Investigator;
the Animal Ethics Approval Number; and
the NSW Health authority number. The initial order should be accompanied by a copy of the authority from NSW Health.
the drug is handled and held as required by the New South Wales Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966, and its Regulation 2008; and
additional guidelines established by the Animal Research Review Panel (ARRP Policy on the Use of Restricted Drugs in Animal Research) are followed.