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'Pharmacist only' medicines.

T L Bessell¹, J E Hiller, L N Sansom

¹Department of Public Health, University of Adelaide, South Australia. tracey_bessell@msn.com.au

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

|January 21, 2000

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Area of Science:

Pharmacovigilance
Public Health Policy
Pharmaceutical Access

Background:

Global trend towards non-prescription medicines.
Australia's unique 'pharmacist only medicines' (POM) schedule.
Lack of evaluation on the impact of POM.

Purpose of the Study:

Evaluate the impact of pharmacist only medicines (POM).
Discuss public health concerns related to POM.
Examine antifungal vaginal products as a case study.

Main Methods:

Qualitative discussion of public health concerns.
Analysis of consumer choice and control in healthcare.
Review of existing literature and policy.

Main Results:

Pharmacist only medicines (POM) offer potential consumer benefits.
Significant public health concerns exist regarding POM.
No current data available on POM use or impact.

Conclusions:

Recommendations for legislative changes and data collection.
Need for improved information provision on POM.
Importance of quality use of medicines and partnerships.