In Victoria,midwives employed in hospitals are permitted to initiate administration of up to two pethidine injections to a woman in labour without a health professional's order.

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Midwives in Victoria require a health professional's order to administer pethidine, as it is a controlled substance and requires a prescription or order from a qualified health professional.

In Victoria,midwives Employed in Hospitals Are Permitted to Initiate Administration