Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Apr 2020
‘It treats pharmacists with contempt’
16 April 2020 - The therapeutic substitution arrangements in their proposed form are “not workable” and ultimately “unacceptable”, says pharmacy body.
A few weeks ago the Federal Government announced it would implement changes to allow pharmacists to substitute dose strengths or forms of medicines without prior approval from the prescribing doctor, if a medicine is unavailable at the time of dispensing.
“These changes will relieve pressure on busy doctors and allow patients to receive their medicines from their pharmacist without delay,” said Health Minister Greg Hunt.
