The Health Department has
opened public submissions for a
consultation on the draft terms of
reference for post-market-reviews
of COPD medicines and ezetimibe,
looking at their utilisation, safety,
efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
In the case of COPD concerns
have been raised about coadministration
of multiple LABA
products in some patients, seen as
a quality use of medicines issue.
For ezetimibe the review will
consider the issue of whether it
may direct use away from optimal
dose titration of statins.
See www.pbs.gov.au.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 19 Oct 15 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 19 Oct 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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