Australia Enacts Strict Vaping Laws Requiring Prescriptions

New regulations limit vape sales to pharmacies, aiming to curb youth vaping and enforce stricter controls.

Australians now need a prescription to purchase vapes, available only in pharmacies.
The law restricts vape flavors to menthol, tobacco, and mint, with controlled nicotine levels.
Retailers face severe penalties for illegal vape sales, including fines up to $2 million and jail time.
Some stores continue to sell vapes illicitly, highlighting enforcement challenges.
Pharmacists will play a key role in managing vape supplies and advising on smoking cessation.