At DappleOS we serve clinics of all sizes and structures across Australia. Here’s how smart Queensland clinics are getting ahead.
Now before we share this let’s do a quick self-check - are you really audit-ready?
- Do you have a truly digital drug book that records every vial the instant it’s scanned?
- When an inspector says “Show me proof this vial stayed under prescriber custody from delivery to dose,” can you surface that evidence in seconds?
If either answer is “not yet,” keep reading.
What the April 2025 fact-sheet clarifies
New guidance, same law. The Medicines & Poisons Act hasn’t changed since 2021 - Queensland Health has simply spelled out expectations in plain English.
Exactly two operating models:
1) Exclusive / joint custody - a doctor or NP buys and stores stock on-site.
2) Remote services - a prescriber writes scripts, a pharmacist dispenses, and clinics may keep only individually dispensed vials.
Purchasing authority.
Only doctors or NPs may order S4 cosmetic medicines; RNs may hold a vial only while administering a valid script.
“Possession” is about physical access.
If an unauthorised person can reach the fridge, the clinic is non-compliant.
How do I enable compliance?
DappleOS is your all-in-one compliance platform. Why is DappleOS the only true end-to-end engine for compliance? Because it shows clinics exactly what to do—and then makes doing it effortless.
What: Link each treatment to a valid script
How: Prescription, dose and consent live in one record.
What: Track every vial from delivery to use
How: A single barcode scan captures supplier, batch & expiry.
What: Capture barcodes & expiry on every dose
How: Bed-side scan blocks expired or unscripted vials before injection.
What: Store patient records in one secure system
How: Notes, photos and drug data live together - no data silos.
What: Operate an up-to-date S4 drug register
How: Each scan writes a tamper-proof entry - no handwriting or double-entry.
What: Maintain live inventory & smart stock alerts
How: Automatic counts and alerts prevent stock from dipping below safe levels.
No other platform in Australia unites barcode tracking, live inventory, treatment notes and a compliant S4 register in one cloud workspace.
From red-tape to runway
Clinics that lead in compliance achieve:
- Patient & regulator confidence in their work
- A stand-out presence amongst the crowd
- Peace-of-mind growth for their clinic
- Efficiency—without sacrificing standards
Dive deeper - unlock the full framework
Our whitepaper "Queensland Schedule 4 Medication Labelling & Compliance" gives you:
- Flowcharts for both operating models
- A three-minute barcode-setup checklist
- Sample audit reports you can hand straight to inspectors
Register below for your complimentary copy and see why DappleOS is the only platform that tracks every S4 vial from loading dock to treatment note - transforming mandatory compliance into market-leading confidence.
