WITH floods affecting many communities in the Northern Territory in the last two weeks (PD 10 Mar), the Northpharm pharmacy group has worked alongside health agencies and emergency services to maintain continuity of medicine supplies to communities and patients cut off by the ongoing emergency.
While experiencing significant disruption and flood damage to its own pharmacies, the Northpharm team has worked in partnership with the NT Government, NT Health, ACCHOs, community services and police to keep critical medicines flowing to patients as part of the broader relief effort.
As one of its two Katherine stores remains closed, the state government and Northern Territory Police have provided escorts to Northpharm teams to enable access to their flood-affected premises to retrieve medicines for urgent delivery to stranded communities and patients.
The team has also ensured continuity of supply of medication to Katherine patients who were evacuated to Royal Darwin Hospital.
Northpharm Chief Pharmacist Sze Lim said Northpharm will continue to provide all support necessary to ensure continuity of medicine and care to patients.
"Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this emergency, and it is our priority to ensure patients continue to receive the medications they depend on," Lim said.
"Our teams and partners have shown extraordinary commitment to maintaining continuity of care for remote communities during this emergency.
"This shows the value of working together and the strength of our partnerships with government agencies, health services and our pharmacy network," she concluded.
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