Reclassification of medicines from prescription to non-prescription availability without industry sponsorship: two case studies

• In: Administrative Pharmacy Posters
• At: Lisbon (Portugal) (2010)
• Type: Poster
• Poster code: APS-P-005
• By: GAULD, Natalie (University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand)
• Co-author(s): Emmerton, Lynne (University of Queensland, BRISBANE, Australia)
  Kelly, Fiona (University of Auckland, AUCKLAND, New Zealand)
  Bryant, Linda (University of Auckland, AUCKLAND, New Zealand)
  Buetow, Stephen (University of Auckland, AUCKLAND, New Zealand)
  
• Abstract:

  Background: Traditionally, reclassification of medicines from prescription to non-prescription has been initiated by pharmaceutical companies. However, industry support was not forthcoming regarding reclassification of chloramphenicol and calcipotriol in New Zealand (NZ). Potential consumer benefits of easier access to such medicines may require

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