New arrangement will cover 14 types of drugs for relieving symptoms, including laxatives and creams for bruises
Patients at Hong Kong public hospitals and clinics who are prescribed medication for “as needed” use will receive a maximum eight-week supply starting from next Thursday as part of initiatives to reduce drug wastage.
The Hospital Authority on Friday announced that selected medication prescribed for as-needed use would be dispensed with a maximum supply of around two months.
The new arrangement will cover 14 types of drugs mainly for relieving symptoms, such as laxatives, medication to loosen sputum and neutralise stomach acid, as well as creams for bruises and pain relief.
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