Your front row seat to the new NSW medicines and poisons regulation
| Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM |
| Semillon 2 and 3 |
Overview
Monique Reyes - Principal, Policy & Regulation | Ministry of Health
Details
Change is coming to how medicines and poisons are managed in New South Wales! This session gives pharmacists an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from NSW Health about the new regulation, what’s changing, and what it means for everyday practice.
Be among the first to understand the updates, how they will be implemented, and how to stay compliant in a rapidly evolving landscape. With time for live questions, this session offers a rare chance to engage with regulators, clarify key points, and ensure you’re prepared for the transition ahead.
Learning objectives:
- Discuss the upcoming changes to NSW medicines and poisons regulation.
- Recognise how the updates affect pharmacy practice and compliance.
Competency standards (2016): 1.3, 1.6, 2.1, 3.1
Speaker
Monique Reyes
Principal, Policy & Regulation
Ministry of Health
Your front row seat to the new NSW medicines and poisons regulation
Biography
As the Principal of Policy and Regulation at the NSW Ministry of Health, Monique managed the review of the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act, which led to the passing in NSW Parliament of the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2022. A pharmacist with a Master of Health Law, she has over 30 years’ experience across the private and public sectors, including 15 years in government. Monique is dedicated to achieving the paramount objective of protecting public health and safety. Her focus is on developing clear and enforceable laws from informed and considered policy, in consultation with health practitioners and other stakeholders.
