NEW Zealand’s Medsafe agency
has authorised the reclassification
of the antibiotic trimethoprim so
that women suffering from urinary
tract infections (UTI) can easily
access treatment from their
community pharmacist.
The move has been welcomed by
the NZ Pharmacy Guild, with Karen
Crisp, Executive Chair of the Guild
saying “This reclassification is great
news for New Zealand women”.
Under the reclassification rules
pharmacists will have to complete a
specific training course for
prescribing trimethoprim, and once
trained, they will be able to offer
the treatment to women aged
between 16 and 65 who are
suffering from a UTI.
The patient will need to have a
consultation with a trained
pharmacist to determine if this is
the appropriate treatment for
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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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