Bushfire disruptions
October 21, 2013
PHARMACISTS in and near the
bushfire affected areas in NSW have
been reminded by the Guild of the
provisions regarding continuation
of supply of PBS and other products
given the State of Emergency
declared on the weekend.
The advice relates to Patient
Entitlement, the 3-day emergency
supply rule without subscription,
the “owing prescription” option,
Continued Dispensing, Medicines
subject to the 4/20 day rule, PBS
Authority line 1800 888 333 (PBS)
and 1800 552 580 (RPBS), medicine
distribution arrangements,
emergency pharmacy relocation,
telecommunications impact on
the PBS line and claiming missing
prescriptions.
For further details relating to
pharmacy supplies impacted
by bushfire effects, ring the
Pharmaceutical Benefits Division
(02) 6289 1555 or CLICK HERE.
Meanwhile, the NPS has closed
off Be Medicinewise Week by
reminding people in bushfire
and smoke affected areas to
remember to store and manage
their medicines wisely despite the
emergency conditions.
A series of recommendations
from the NPS Medicinewise team
include:
Store medicines at home below
25-30°C, but not usually in the
refrigerator.
Create a sealed cool dry place out
of the reach of children.
Because many medications are
damaged by heat, eg., gelatin
capsules, and some liquid
medicines and injection vials, take
special care while travelling.
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