Pharmaceutical reform in SA public hospitals
When patients leave hospital they need continuation and subsidisation of some medicines and good communication between health professionals
The South Australian Government has accepted a Commonwealth offer to participate in a process of pharmaceutical reforms in public hospitals. These reforms are being implemented to improve patient care.
The reforms comprise a dual outcome:
The key objectives of the reforms are to improve:
SA Health has developed the following fact sheets for clinicians involved in the distribution of medicines to consumers. The below list also highlights the key points that you as a health care professional need to consider.
For more information view the fact sheet for Community pharmacists (PDF 620KB).
For more information view the fact sheet for General practitioners (PDF 623KB).
For more information view the fact sheet for Hospital prescriber (PDF 625KB).
For more information view the fact sheet for Hospital pharmacy staff (PDF 621KB).
For more information view the fact sheet for Hospital staff (PDF 620KB).