Pharmacist disensing of gout meds moves one step closer

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Pharmacist disensing of gout meds moves one step closer

Jonathan
Chilton-Towle
The Medicines Classification Committee is generally supportive of a proposal to make it easier for pharmacists to supply allopurinol for gout

Pharmacists being able to dispense the gout prevention medication allopurinol without a prescription is one step closer to reality following the latest Medicines Classification Committee meeting.

There is a strong need for gout to be better managed in New Zealand with a focus on equity of access At its 11 May meeting, the MCC considered an