Patients may be able to save
an average of $364 per year on
medications, according to a study in
Wanganui, New Zealand, reported
in the Wanganui Chronicle.
The ‘Too Many Medicines?’
polypharmacy pilot, launched
in 2013, has demonstrated that
most patients are able to safely
reduce the number or dosage of
medications they are taking after
consultation with the service.
Common drugs ceased include
OTCs such as paracetamol, aspirin,
and ibuprofen the report said.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 21 Jul 15 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 21 Jul 15
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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