No need to stockpile medicines says MA Chief

Medicines Australia

19 March 2020 - Medicines Australia CEO Elizabeth de Somer has echoed calls by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison, for Australians to stop stockpiling medicine during the ongoing COVID pandemic.

“It is imperative, as an industry and as a nation, for us to employ every public health strategy and commit every effort to focus on COVID19 and help to protect and treat the community,” said Ms de Somer.

“Those living in the community with health conditions and illnesses must – like the elderly – be our focus. Ensuring they continue to receive their medicines and the care they need on a daily basis has our utmost attention.

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