BOTH the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and Medicines Australia (MA) have welcomed the legislation yesterday to make reporting of medicine shortages mandatory.
Health Minister Greg Hunt introduced the Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2018 Measures No.1) Bill 2018, which enables the TGA to implement the mandatory reporting scheme.
The Guild and MA have both been part of the Medicines Partnership of Australia and a broader group of stakeholders, led by the Therapeutic Goods Administration to develop a protocol, which is being implemented through this legislation.
"Timely communication about medicine shortages and any available alternatives is vital to providing the best level of care for patients," the Guild said, adding the legislation will significantly reduce "the likelihood of sub-standard patient care arising from unforeseen and un-notified medicine shortages".
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