Western Australia enforces new rule requiring doctor’s prescription for e-cigarette purchases

Oct.31.2024

Western Australia enacts new rule requiring doctor’s prescription for e-cigarettes to limit youth access.

Western Australia has enacted new e-cigarette regulations that will require anyone wishing to purchase e-cigarettes to obtain a doctor's prescription, according to an October 31 report by Mirage News.

Earlier this year, the Australian federal government announced that e-cigarettes would be available over the counter at pharmacies without a prescription from October 1, 2024. However, due to concerns about youth access to e-cigarettes, the Western Australian government implemented new regulations effective today that require purchasers to obtain a doctor's prescription, with e-cigarettes dispensed by a pharmacist.

Health professionals and pharmacists in Western Australia support this approach. Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said: "We've heard from the community and pharmacists who don't want young people to have such easy access to e-cigarettes. We share these concerns, which is why we've introduced regulations to maintain our strong safeguards."

"E-cigarettes often contain nicotine and dangerous chemicals, and we will do everything we can to keep these harmful products away from kids."

References:

[1] Western Australia Upholds Strict Vape Sales Laws

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[2] Australia Takes Tough Stance on Illegal E-cigarette Sales

[3] Australia Faces E-Cigarette Black Market and Gang Violence Threat

[4] South Australia Proposes Tough Laws to Combat Illegal Tobacco Trading

[5] Strict Regulation and Enforcement of Therapeutic E-Cigarette Products in Australia

[6] Australia Implements Transitional Period to Regulate E-Cigarette Products

[7] The Rise of E-cigarette Among Australian High School Students

[8] Australia: from October 1, 2024, Individuals Using E-cigarettes for Treatment No Longer Need Prescription

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