The Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966 (NSW) and the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008 (NSW) form the primary legislative framework that regulates the supply of medicines, poisons, and therapeutic goods in New South Wales.
This framework is scheduled to be replaced in 2026 by the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2022 (NSW) (the Act), which was passed in NSW Parliament in November 2022, along with the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation, expected also to be finalised in 2026 once approved by the Minister.
Once a commencement date of the Act and Regulation is set, Pharmaceutical Services will work closely with stakeholders to raise awareness of the legislative changes relevant to each profession and area of practice. Updates will be posted on this page.
The Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2026 has now been published, and the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2022 and Regulation will commence on 5 November 2026.
You can find the legislation at the following links:
Information and guidance will soon be published and circulated to health practitioners and industry. We encourage everyone to review this information once available to prepare for the upcoming changes.
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NSW Health will support health practitioners and industry throughout this transition.
Read the announcement of the new laws.
NSW Health is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for membership of the new statutory committees that are to be established under the Medicines, Poisons, and Therapeutic Goods Act 2022. These committees include the Regulatory Advisory Committee and Clinical Advisory Committee, and these will be established on commencement of the Act.
For more information see Advisory committee membership – Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2022.
The consultation on proposed regulatory changes aimed at strengthening controls on cosmetic-use substances closed on 27 February 2026.
NSW Health would like to thank everyone who provided submissions and feedback.