• be satisfied that supply is clinically appropriate for smoking cessation or the management of nicotine dependence
• request and sight evidence of the patient’s identity and age (cannot be supplied to a third party unless they are the patient's carer)
• inform the patient that the goods are not included in the ARTG and obtain the patient’s informed consent
• provide professional advice to the patient in relation to alternative registered (Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods) therapies, appropriate dose and frequency and interactions with other medicines
• ensure the quantity of goods supplied by the pharmacist to the relevant patient does not exceed one month supply in one month
• provide contact details about cessation support services to the patient
• supply the goods in accordance with state and territory legislation and good pharmacy practice.

Until September 30, 2024, a valid prescription from a doctor or nurse practitioner is required to sell nicotine vapes. After October 1, 2024, customers aged 18 and over can purchase nicotine vapes without a prescription, but the sale must be documented, and the pharmacist must provide a consultation to ensure the product is suitable for the customer. Pharmacists should also maintain records of sales as per standard practice for dispensing Schedule 3 and 4 medications

Pharmacies can stock nicotine vapes with a nicotine concentration of 20mg/mL or less without a prescription, as of October 1. The products must be compliant with Australian standards, and you should check that your supplier is a notified sponsor before buying. Also, only flavors such as mint, menthol, and tobacco are allowed. Other flavors that could appeal to young people are prohibited under the new regulations.

When selecting a vape supplier, pharmacies should only work with suppliers who are fully compliant with Australian federal and state regulations and fully licenced. It is encouraged that Pharmacies partner with suppliers that have been risk assessed and have ISO accreditations. TVC holds all permits and licences, and has been risk assessed, and is a safe and legal provider of nicotine vaping products.

The supplier must provide products that meet the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) standards, particularly regarding nicotine content and permissible flavors (only mint, menthol, and tobacco are allowed).

We understand that vaping has earned a bad wrap and has caused concern due to the lack of regulation around vaping, however at TVC we stand by the view of supporting people to better health and vaping has proven a significant tool in the fight against smoking tobacco. When in the right hands, vaping has the power to really change the lives of smokers.

For us, this isn't a fight against Nicotine, this is a fight against the use of traditional cigarettes that are responsible for for killing millions of people each year.

Research indicates that vapes can be far more effective than other nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) for smoking cessation.

Easy!

Register with us through our website and wait for your application to be approved. Once approved you will have full access to our online customer portal where you can browse our products and place orders directly through our website.

Like most medicines, we do require a formal purchase order to be sent through upon ordering to ensure safety and compliance for both our customers and ourselves. However, we are currently working to have this automated!

Alternatively, you can speak with one of our friendly staff members via phone or email for other ways to place an order.

Also, we offer same day dispatch to all orders placed before 11AM!