The Pharmacy Board of Australia
says it’s worried about the
ramifications for pharmacists in
relation to the decision by the
Administrative Appeals Tribunal in
favour of Aspen Pharmaceuticals
which has allowed medications
containing dextropropoxyphene to
remain on the market.
According to the ruling, amongst
other things, Aspen must enter into
contracts with pharmacists (other
than hospital pharmacists) who
wish to continue to supply Di-Gesic
and Doloxene.
Aspen is required to write to
pharmacies setting out in detail
the obligations that pharmacists
must comply with if they wish to
continue dispensing the products.
The Board noted the decision
with concern, given that products
containing dextropropoxyphene
have been removed from the
market by medicine regulators in a
number of countries,” according to
a Board communiqué last Fri.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 08 Oct 13 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 08 Oct 13
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