Upcoming regulation of nicotine for use in e-cigarettes as a Schedule 4 medicine 

From 1 October 2021, a change to the Poisons Standard clarifies the regulation of nicotine for use in e-cigarettes as a Schedule 4 medicine. A prescription will be required for Australians to legally access nicotine e-cigarettes and nicotine vaping products for any purpose, including importing from overseas online retailers. This regulatory change provides an opportunity for GPs to have a conversation with patients about smoking cessation. Information on practice implications, and how to prescribe these products is available now. 

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