researchers from WA’s
Curtin University have begun
research into the potential roles of
pharmacists in medication supply
and management for WA’s mining
sector, the Pharmacy Guild of
Australia has announced.
Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) and Drivein
Drive-out workers in Western
Australia’s remote mine sites
are frequently unable to access
medication or advice from
pharmacists for weeks at a time,
said the Guild, creating potentially
dangerous situations.
Researchers will be canvassing
ideas and opinions from
pharmacists who have had contact
with FIFO workers.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 03 Jul 15 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 03 Jul 15
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