THERAPEUTIC vapes manufacturer From the Fields Pharmaceutical has come out in support of a S3 classification for the vaping reforms bill.
The anticipated timeline is that from 01 Jul, new legislation will ban non-therapeutic vapes, with consumer access via scripts.
It has been proposed that the S3 classification will take place from 01 Oct.
"We have actively encouraged the government to consider a S2 or S3 classification at the recent Senate inquiry," Wilhelm David, CEO and Founder, From the Fields Pharmaceutical.
"We've been consistent in our view that further reforms that consolidate a pharmacy distribution model for therapeutic vaping products in Australia can and will lead to improved health outcomes.
"This should be considered with also permitting simple fruit flavours so that adult smokers can permanently move away from deadly cigarettes," David added.
He mentioned that the "financial benefit gained via accretive revenue will strengthen our community pharmacies' viability during these challenging economic times as well".
"This proposed change to the legislation allows them to continue the great work they have been doing and be sustainable," David concluded.
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