Processing times for Schedule 8 permit applications
Please note that applications for Schedule 8 treatment permits are currently being processed in approximately 15 business days. However, this processing time may be longer due to an increasingly high volume of applications received.
To view the status of your permit application(s), please check .
All Schedule 8 permits and correspondence are sent to for you to view and/or download. When you receive new correspondence in SafeScript, you will receive an email from SafeScript to your SafeScript registered email address to alert you, unless you have opted-out of these emails.
Apply for Schedule 8 and Pharmacotherapy permits in SafeScript
Schedule 8 and Pharmacotherapy online permit application forms are no longer available on this website.
Please apply for Schedule 8 and Pharmacotherapy permits directly in .
Applying for a permit in SafeScript is quicker and easier as SafeScript will pre-fill much of the required information for you.
For help with applying for a permit in SafeScript, please visit the SafeScript Help webpage. If you experience any technical issues with SafeScript, please contact SafeScript technical support for assistance on 1800 723 379 or it.safescript@health.vic.gov.au
Alternatively, you can download a PDF of the application form and send your completed application by email or fax.
The Department of Health helps to protect the community from the potential harm of medicines and chemicals. One way it does this is through controls defined in Victorian Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances legislation.
This legislation is applicable to substances that are listed in the Australian Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons.
Victorian legislative controls for these substances vary according to their risk. Some of these controls include:
- Defining who is authorised to lawfully possess certain scheduled substances
- Requirements for the storage of scheduled substances
- Requirements for prescribing and supplying scheduled medicines
The Department also monitors and responds to legislative non-compliance.
Commonly used online forms
For a full list of online forms, please visit the Online Forms - Medicines and Poisons Regulation web page.
- Cancellation of Schedule 8 treatment
- Notification of termination of methadone or buprenorphine
- Propose changes or review an existing licence or permit to obtain (and possibly supply) scheduled .
- Apply for a new licence or permit to obtain (and possibly supply) scheduled
If you have issues registering with SafeScript or logging in SafeScript, please contact SafeScript technical support on 1800 723 379.
Reviewed 01 November 2024