NZ pharmacy warfarin trial
July 28, 2010
THE Pharmacy Guild of New
Zealand has welcomed the decision
to fund a pilot warfarin scheme
within community pharmacies.
Announced by the NZ Health
Workforce, the funding will see the
commencement of an in-pharmacy
anticoagulation management
service, which would give
pharmacists a greater role in
managing patients on long-term
warfarin therapy.
As part of the scheme
pharmacists at up to 15
pharmacies scattered throughout
NZ will be able to modify warfarin
prescriptions in collaboration with
patient GPs.
“This project recognises the
crucial role that community
pharmacists play as members of
the primary health care team,” said
Ian Johnson, NZ Guild President
and pharmacy owner.
“The pilot will provide a
significant improvement in health
outcomes for patients.
“It will help patients better
manage their condition and it also
means they only need to go to one
place to receive the care they need
from the medicines experts,” he
added.
NZ pharmacists who wish to be
considered for the role will have the
chance to nominate themselves for
the scheme which is slated to kickoff
in October.
To be considered for the scheme,
pharmacists will have to meet select
criteria, and if successful, will have
to undergo a period of specific
training and assessment.
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