S.L. 101.6 Art. 2Interpretation.

In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires: "administration" means the supervised oral intake of the medicine by the patient as prescribed; "the Centre" means such departmental sector as may be identified by the Superintendent; "dispensing" means the supply of the medicine, as prescribed, to the patient or to an agent on his behalf against a prescription; "designated clinic" means a clinic designated by the Superintendent for the treatment by methadone of opiate dependent individuals or other persons needing such drug; "designated pharmacy" means a pharmacy designated by the Superintendent for the stocking and supply of methadone to registered clients;

"designated practitioner" means any medical practitioner or dental surgeon who is authorised by the Superintendent to work in a designated clinic; "medication record" means an entry made by the designated practitioner on the treatment chart kept at such designated clinic or an electronic entry in a database dedicated for the treatment of methadone;

"methadone" includes any salt or ester thereof; "the Superintendent" means the Superintendent of Public Health.