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NSW Bushfire disruptions

Pharmacists in and near the bushfire affected areas in NSW have been reminded by the Guild of the provisions regarding continuation of supply of PBS and other products given the State of Emergency declared on the weekend.

The advice relates to Patient Entitlement, the 3-day emergency supply rule without subscription, the "owing prescription" option, Continued Dispensing, Medicines subject to the 4/20 day rule, PBS Authority line 1800 888 333 (PBS) and 1800 552 580 (RPBS), medicine distribution arrangements, emergency pharmacy relocation, telecommunications impact on the PBS line and claiming missing prescriptions.

For further details relating to pharmacy supplies impacted by bushfire effects, ring the Pharmaceutical Benefits Division (02) 6289 1555 or Click here for more information

Source: pharmacydaily.com, Monday 21 October 2013