New law won't safeguard medicine supply – it'll only ensure we know there's a shortage
- Written by Stephen Carter, Lecturer, Pharmacy Practice, University of Sydney
Medicine shortages occur too often in Australia, which is reliant on the global supply chain.from shutterstock.com
The Australian government this week passed legislation designed to safeguard access to prescription and essential non-prescription medicines, such as EpiPens, for Australian patients.
The legislation was prompted by a national shortage...
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