RSL Care (QLD) awards master pharmacy contract to APHS/Terry White - angering local chemists

Aug 05 2012 Updated July 4, 2023

The Weekly Source

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The decision to centralise the supply of medications has generated a counter PR campaign by local pharmacists. RSL has appointed APHS the master contract to supply DAA (Dose Administration Aid) medications to RSL Care facilities from APHSs Brisbane warehouse, using Terry White pharmacies for distribution. Local pharmacies will be called on to supply only unpacked creams and medications. APHS states its automated packaging delivers significant cost benefits to clients.

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