PRESCRIPTION repeat
folders have been sent to
community pharmacies to help
raise public awareness about
recent changes to the way
older Australians access aged
care services.
From 1 July 2015, the ‘My
Aged Care’ service will help
improve the quality of aged
care in Australia, giving older
people more choice and
flexibility, and helping them stay
independent in their homes and
communities for longer.
To help spread the message
about this major reform, the
Department of Social Services
has invested in a national
prescription repeat folder
campaign to assist in raising
awareness of the availability and
functions of the My Aged Care
website and contact centre.
The Guild has called on
pharmacies to support the
new campaign by using the
prescription repeat folders.
Each community pharmacy
was sent 1,500 folders
promoting the service to their
customers.
The Department recognises
pharmacies as a key contact
point for older Australians to the
health care system.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 25 Aug 15 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 25 Aug 15
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