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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Pharmacist only' medicines |
Author: | Bessell, T. Hiller, J. Sansom, L. |
Citation: | Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 1999; 23(6):661-662 |
Publisher: | PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOC AUSTRALIA INC |
Issue Date: | 1999 |
ISSN: | 1326-0200 1753-6405 |
Abstract: | While there is a global trend to switch medicines from prescription to non-prescription status, Australia has created a unique schedule of 'pharmacist only medicines' (POM). Such medicines may provide consumers with greater choice and control of health care decisions. However, the impact of these actions has not been evaluated. Public health concerns including the appropriate use of medicines, awareness and equity of access to POM, and access to information on POM are discussed using antifungal vaginal products as an example. The National Medicines Policy advocates a partnership approach to achieve improved health outcomes by the quality use of medicines, however currently no data on POM are available. Recommendations include changes to legislation, public health data collection and the provision of quality information including pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions. |
Keywords: | Humans Risk Assessment Public Health Health Care Reform Drug Industry Drug Costs Policy Making South Australia Patient Education as Topic Nonprescription Drugs |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1467-842X.1999.tb01557.x |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-842x.1999.tb01557.x |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 6 Public Health publications |
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