Proposal to improve patient access to critical medicines in acute-care settings

Overview

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking feedback on whether an amendment to the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 is required in order to improve patient access to critical medicines in acute-care settings.

The current regulatory framework does not permit hospital pharmacists to extemporaneously compound medicines before a specific patient is identified. In particular emergency situations, this puts patients at risk.

After preliminary discussions with hospital pharmacists, we believe there are situations where certain critical medicines can be prepared in advance of receiving a prescription.

Consultation paper

This consultation paper outlines these situations and a proposal to improve access to critical medicines in acute-care settings.

To access the Consultation Paper click Extemporaneous Compounding for Emergency Medicines

Making a submission

1. Read the consultation paper about the proposal to help facilitate patient access to critical medicines.

2. Go to the online survey questions, complete and submit your response.

Why your views matter

We value the diverse perspectives, experience and knowledge of all stakeholders and interested members of the community and the purpose of this consultation is to seek feedback from the public and stakeholders on the potential need for reforms to current regulations.