New dermatology program
May 10, 2016
PHARMACIES across Australia
are being invited to join a new
Dermatology Network Pharmacy
Program, which aims to support
community pharmacies with a
range of resources to help improve
long-term clinical outcomes for
patients with psoriasis.
Supported by LEO Pharma,
the program gives access to
education on the condition as
well as referrals, with prescribers
able to use an online locator to
identify pharmacies which have
implemented the program.
“This will ensure patients are
able to locate pharmacies with the
specialised knowledge to expertly
counsel them across a range of
dermatological issues,” according to
a statement issued yesterday.
Former Pharmacy Guild national
president and Professional
Programs Architect at Sinapse,
Kos Sclavos, said the program was
developed in recognition that
pharmacists want more practical
support in specialised areas such as
dermatology and psoriasis.
“Simple things, like reinforcing
the correct amount of medicine to
use and the best way to apply the
medicine can have a huge impact
on clinical outcomes,” he said.
The resources provided support
the Quality Use of Medicines
and can be utilised in performing
a clinical intervention where
appropriate under the 6CPA,
Sclavos added.
Interested pharmacies can now
enrol in the new program at
www.pharmaprograms.com.au.
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