At the start of the Schedule, immediately after the table of contents, is a summary of any changes to listed items. This is followed by a list of important information sources, contacts and addresses, then an index of manufacturers' codes. Top of Page Section 1 Section 1 is what you are reading, the Explanatory Notes. Top of Page Section 2 This section lists ready-prepared items, and includes the form, manner of administration, brand and brand equivalents which may be prescribed, and the maximum quantity and number of repeats for each item. Any medicines that have restrictions on how they can be prescribed are printed in bold italics.
Items appearing in more than one therapeutic group are cross-referenced.
Page 2 of Section 2 explains symbols used throughout the Schedule. The use of 'NOTE' in this section is used to clarify how some pharmaceutical benefits should be prescribed. Top of Page Section 3 This section lists container prices, fees related to dispensing, standard packs and prices for ready-prepared preparations. Top of Page Section 4 This section deals with extemporaneous preparations. Restrictions applying to the use of a pharmaceutical benefit are indicated against the item.