Queensland Medicine Regulation & Public Health Consultancy
YOUR MEDICINES, POISONS AND PUBLIC HEALTH AUTHORITY PARTNER IN QLD
Compliance Consulting Services
Medicines and Poisons Compliance
In-depth guidance on the Medicines and Poisons Act and the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2020, including substance authorities, medicine approvals for controlled substances and internal compliance audits for prescribers, dispensers, wholesalers and distributors. Assistance with reportable incidents, development and improvement of substance management plans, review incidents and regulatory inspection preparedness.
Food Safety and Hygiene Consulting
Assistance with Food Act 2006 requirements, such as food safety programs, licensing, inspections, and risk management to prevent health hazards and ensure regulatory adherence.
Tobacco and Smoking Products Regulation
Support for compliance with the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998, including retail licensing, advertising restrictions, and smoke-free environments (Outdoor eating and drinking - DOSA's).
General Compliance Training and Audits
Customised training sessions, compliance reviews and ongoing advisory services to help clients maintain authorisations, mitigate risks and navigate legislative updates effectively.
CONSULTIVE PORTFOLIO
Medicines & Poisons
CDSafe Consulting is a Queensland-based specialist consultancy with a speciality in Medicines and Poisons.
We provide expert, practical support to pharmacies, wholesalers, Special Access Scheme sponsors and other regulated entities to meet the requirements of the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 and its regulations.
SAS Sponsors, Wholesalers & Third-party Distributors
Applications
Partnerships & Planning
Control & Security
End-to-end support for QH Licence applications and relevant documentation. Development and assessments of Substance Management Plans, Business modelling, Sponsor control justification and Self Audit Checklists completion.
Control & Security
Partnerships & Planning
Control & Security
Strengthen security and control measures for medicines with a particular focus on Schedule 8 and non-approved medicines. Medicine consultant guidance helps minimise regulatory risk while maintaining efficient workflows.
Compliance
Partnerships & Planning
Partnerships & Planning
Complete SMP reviews (5yr or Incident Reviews), and proactive actions through targeted reviews, gap analyses, policy development and practical risk management strategies, we can identify weaknesses and recommend clear effective controls.
Partnerships & Planning
Partnerships & Planning
Partnerships & Planning
We work with you as a trusted advisor to develop forward-looking compliance strategies, prepare for regulatory changes and ensure systems can scale as your operations expand.
Other Regulated Places
Aged Care Facilities
Aged Care Facilities
Aged Care Facilities
We support safe storage and security of medicines, development and review of Substance Management Plans, drug discrepancies, staff training, accurate record-keeping and administration procedures - helping reduce risk while maintaining operational efficiency.
Child Care & Schools
Aged Care Facilities
Aged Care Facilities
We provide practical guidance on safe storage and management of student medications, development and reviews of Substance Management Plans, policies and procedures, delegations, staff responsibilities, record-keeping and risk management - ensuring compliance while supporting health and wellbeing of children in educational and care settings.
Approved Professions - Pharmacists, Nurses and Doctors etc
Pharmacies
We can provide specialist support to achieve and maintain full compliance with Queensland's medicine and poisons legislation. We assist with Substance Management Plan (SMP) reviews, MARU licence applications, SAS medicine processes, security and control measures, risk management and practical day to day compliance advice - helping reduce regulatory risk while making compliance simpler and more effective.
Nurses & Doctors in Cosmetic & Aesthetic Clinics
We support nurses and doctors working in cosmetic, aesthetic and injectable clinics to maintain compliance with Queensland's medicines and poisons legislation when handling Scheduled medicines. We provide practical guidance on safe storage and security, cold chain management, accurate record-keeping, Substance Management Plans, and proper prescribing/supply protocols.
CONSULTIVE PORTFOLIO
Food Safety, Tobacco and Public Health
Supportive Programs:
- General Compliance
- Internal Food Audits
- Compliance & Regulatory Support
- Inspection Readiness
- Training