While State and Territory
Medicines and Poisons Regulations
do not currently mandate recording
of OTC codeine medicines, the
Guild is encouraging pharmacies to
implement MedsASSIST to increase
the system’s effectiveness in
reducing harm.
Pharmacists are reminded
though that they are not to imply
to consumers that the use of
MedsASSIST is required by law but
that it is the policy of the particular
pharmacy to assist in the safe and
appropriate medicine supply, the
Pharmacy Guild of Australia has
said in an article in Forefront.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 17 Jun 16 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 17 Jun 16
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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