Guild Update 8 Dec 15 – PBS Access and Sustainability Package
December 8, 2015
AS PART of the PBS Access and
Sustainability Package included in
the Sixth Community Pharmacy
Agreement the Government
implemented a number of savings
measures including the delisting
of a number of over-the-counter
medicines from the PBS from
1 January 2016, based on the
clinical recommendation of the
Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory
Committee (PBAC).
Members should discuss the
changes with their patients who
are prescribed these items so that
they understand the changes and
are able to continue to manage
their ongoing health needs.
In some cases, these medicines
may have been prescribed
for long-term conditions. It
is important that the patient
continues to manage their
condition appropriately. They
may choose to continue using
the product prescribed and
purchasing it as an OTC item,
or they may choose to see their
doctor for a review of their
condition and treatment.
Members should ensure their
staff are informed of the changes
and able to advise patients of
their options, including advice
and recommendations regarding
continued OTC supply if the
patient so chooses.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 08 Dec 15 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 08 Dec 15
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