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How to store and transport drugs of dependence (schedule 8 drugs) compliant with legislation
The controlled substances legislation requires storage and transport of drugs of dependence (schedule 8 drugs) to comply with the Code of Practice for the Storage and Transport of Drugs of Dependence 2025 (PDF 126KB) (the 2025 Code).
The purpose of the Code is to minimise the risk of theft, loss or diversion of Schedule 8 drugs during storage and transport. The Code sets out the mandatory requirements to comply with the Controlled Substances Act 1984 and the Controlled Substances (Poisons) Regulations 2011.
The Code applies to the storage and transport of all Schedule 8 drugs, except when lawfully prescribed or supplied to a person, or a person acting on their behalf.
See the Summary of main changes (2025 Code) (PDF 224KB).
Posting S8 drugs is regulated under national law and must comply with section 85W of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth).
Approvals under the now repealed Code of Practice for the Storage and Transport of Drugs of Dependence, 2012 (Version 1.0) to store Schedule 8 drugs in a location other than a safe remain valid.