❓ Hon. Norman Moore asks about the cost, distribution, and availability of fitpacks (harm reduction kits) in WA, with a focus on cost to consumers and distribution methods in metropolitan and regional areas. The response details costs, distribution methods, and sales figures.
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I refer to the provision of fitpacks, and ask -
(1) What was the total cost of providing fitpacks in Western Australia for the financial year 2003-2004?
(2) Are fitpacks given away at no cost to the consumer?
(3) If yes to (2) above, how many fitpacks are given away at no cost every financial year in -
(a) metropolitan Perth; and
(b) regional areas?
(4) If no to (2) above, are fitpacks sold to consumers for a subsidised cost?
(5) If yes to (4) above, what is the cost of -
(a) one fitpack; and
(b) the subsidised fitpack ie. what the consumer pays for one fitpack?
(6) If yes to (4) above, how may fitpacks were subsidised in 2003-2004 -
(a) metropolitan Perth; and
(b) regional communities?
(7) Are fitpacks sold to consumers at cost ie. not given away or subsidised?
(8) If yes to (7) above, how may fitpacks were sold in 2003-2004 -
(a) metropolitan Perth; and
(b) regional areas?
(9) If yes to (7) above, what is the cost of one fitpack?
(10) Where are fitpacks sold and/or distributed?
(11) What other harm minimisation products, such as fitpacks, are sold and/or distributed in Western Australia?
(1) What was the total cost of providing fitpacks in Western Australia for the financial year 2003-2004?
(2) Are fitpacks given away at no cost to the consumer?
(3) If yes to (2) above, how many fitpacks are given away at no cost every financial year in -
(a) metropolitan Perth; and
(b) regional areas?
(4) If no to (2) above, are fitpacks sold to consumers for a subsidised cost?
(5) If yes to (4) above, what is the cost of -
(a) one fitpack; and
(b) the subsidised fitpack ie. what the consumer pays for one fitpack?
(6) If yes to (4) above, how may fitpacks were subsidised in 2003-2004 -
(a) metropolitan Perth; and
(b) regional communities?
(7) Are fitpacks sold to consumers at cost ie. not given away or subsidised?
(8) If yes to (7) above, how may fitpacks were sold in 2003-2004 -
(a) metropolitan Perth; and
(b) regional areas?
(9) If yes to (7) above, what is the cost of one fitpack?
(10) Where are fitpacks sold and/or distributed?
(11) What other harm minimisation products, such as fitpacks, are sold and/or distributed in Western Australia?
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Answered
21 September 2004
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
27 days
(b) regional areas?
(b) the subsidised fitpack ie. what the consumer pays for one fitpack?
(b) regional communities?
(b) regional areas?
There were $194 166 worth of Fitpacks® and labels purchased by the DOH in 2003-2004. 2. Yes. In regional areas they are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 3. (a) Metropolitan area: Nil. All Fitpacks are retailed by Pharmacies in the Metropolitan area. (b) In regional areas the following volume of Fitpacks were provided per year by the DOH at no cost to the recipient: Year Fitpacks® 1991-92 1 222 1992-93 1 180 1993-94 4 220 1994-95 10 106 1995-96 7 410 1996-97 14 160 1997-98 20 417 1998-99 20 319 1999-00 35 037 2000-01 38 300 2001-02 39 496 2002-03 51 779 2003-04 59 065 4. No, Fitpacks® are not sold at a subsidised cost in either the metropolitan or regional areas. 5. (a) Not applicable as per question 4. (b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
2. Yes. In regional areas they are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 3. (a) Metropolitan area: Nil. All Fitpacks are retailed by Pharmacies in the Metropolitan area. (b) In regional areas the following volume of Fitpacks were provided per year by the DOH at no cost to the recipient: Year Fitpacks® 1991-92 1 222 1992-93 1 180 1993-94 4 220 1994-95 10 106 1995-96 7 410 1996-97 14 160 1997-98 20 417 1998-99 20 319 1999-00 35 037 2000-01 38 300 2001-02 39 496 2002-03 51 779 2003-04 59 065 4. No, Fitpacks® are not sold at a subsidised cost in either the metropolitan or regional areas. 5. (a) Not applicable as per question 4. (b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
3. (a) Metropolitan area: Nil. All Fitpacks are retailed by Pharmacies in the Metropolitan area. (b) In regional areas the following volume of Fitpacks were provided per year by the DOH at no cost to the recipient: Year Fitpacks® 1991-92 1 222 1992-93 1 180 1993-94 4 220 1994-95 10 106 1995-96 7 410 1996-97 14 160 1997-98 20 417 1998-99 20 319 1999-00 35 037 2000-01 38 300 2001-02 39 496 2002-03 51 779 2003-04 59 065 4. No, Fitpacks® are not sold at a subsidised cost in either the metropolitan or regional areas. 5. (a) Not applicable as per question 4. (b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
All Fitpacks are retailed by Pharmacies in the Metropolitan area. (b) In regional areas the following volume of Fitpacks were provided per year by the DOH at no cost to the recipient: Year Fitpacks® 1991-92 1 222 1992-93 1 180 1993-94 4 220 1994-95 10 106 1995-96 7 410 1996-97 14 160 1997-98 20 417 1998-99 20 319 1999-00 35 037 2000-01 38 300 2001-02 39 496 2002-03 51 779 2003-04 59 065 4. No, Fitpacks® are not sold at a subsidised cost in either the metropolitan or regional areas. 5. (a) Not applicable as per question 4. (b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
(b) In regional areas the following volume of Fitpacks were provided per year by the DOH at no cost to the recipient: Year Fitpacks® 1991-92 1 222 1992-93 1 180 1993-94 4 220 1994-95 10 106 1995-96 7 410 1996-97 14 160 1997-98 20 417 1998-99 20 319 1999-00 35 037 2000-01 38 300 2001-02 39 496 2002-03 51 779 2003-04 59 065 4. No, Fitpacks® are not sold at a subsidised cost in either the metropolitan or regional areas. 5. (a) Not applicable as per question 4. (b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
Year Fitpacks® 1991-92 1 222 1992-93 1 180 1993-94 4 220 1994-95 10 106 1995-96 7 410 1996-97 14 160 1997-98 20 417 1998-99 20 319 1999-00 35 037 2000-01 38 300 2001-02 39 496 2002-03 51 779 2003-04 59 065 4. No, Fitpacks® are not sold at a subsidised cost in either the metropolitan or regional areas. 5. (a) Not applicable as per question 4. (b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
4. No, Fitpacks® are not sold at a subsidised cost in either the metropolitan or regional areas. 5. (a) Not applicable as per question 4. (b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
5. (a) Not applicable as per question 4. (b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
(b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
(b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
(b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
(b) the subsidised fitpack ie. what the consumer pays for one fitpack?
(b) regional communities?
(b) regional areas?
There were $194 166 worth of Fitpacks® and labels purchased by the DOH in 2003-2004. 2. Yes. In regional areas they are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 3. (a) Metropolitan area: Nil. All Fitpacks are retailed by Pharmacies in the Metropolitan area. (b) In regional areas the following volume of Fitpacks were provided per year by the DOH at no cost to the recipient: Year Fitpacks® 1991-92 1 222 1992-93 1 180 1993-94 4 220 1994-95 10 106 1995-96 7 410 1996-97 14 160 1997-98 20 417 1998-99 20 319 1999-00 35 037 2000-01 38 300 2001-02 39 496 2002-03 51 779 2003-04 59 065 4. No, Fitpacks® are not sold at a subsidised cost in either the metropolitan or regional areas. 5. (a) Not applicable as per question 4. (b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
2. Yes. In regional areas they are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 3. (a) Metropolitan area: Nil. All Fitpacks are retailed by Pharmacies in the Metropolitan area. (b) In regional areas the following volume of Fitpacks were provided per year by the DOH at no cost to the recipient: Year Fitpacks® 1991-92 1 222 1992-93 1 180 1993-94 4 220 1994-95 10 106 1995-96 7 410 1996-97 14 160 1997-98 20 417 1998-99 20 319 1999-00 35 037 2000-01 38 300 2001-02 39 496 2002-03 51 779 2003-04 59 065 4. No, Fitpacks® are not sold at a subsidised cost in either the metropolitan or regional areas. 5. (a) Not applicable as per question 4. (b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
3. (a) Metropolitan area: Nil. All Fitpacks are retailed by Pharmacies in the Metropolitan area. (b) In regional areas the following volume of Fitpacks were provided per year by the DOH at no cost to the recipient: Year Fitpacks® 1991-92 1 222 1992-93 1 180 1993-94 4 220 1994-95 10 106 1995-96 7 410 1996-97 14 160 1997-98 20 417 1998-99 20 319 1999-00 35 037 2000-01 38 300 2001-02 39 496 2002-03 51 779 2003-04 59 065 4. No, Fitpacks® are not sold at a subsidised cost in either the metropolitan or regional areas. 5. (a) Not applicable as per question 4. (b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
All Fitpacks are retailed by Pharmacies in the Metropolitan area. (b) In regional areas the following volume of Fitpacks were provided per year by the DOH at no cost to the recipient: Year Fitpacks® 1991-92 1 222 1992-93 1 180 1993-94 4 220 1994-95 10 106 1995-96 7 410 1996-97 14 160 1997-98 20 417 1998-99 20 319 1999-00 35 037 2000-01 38 300 2001-02 39 496 2002-03 51 779 2003-04 59 065 4. No, Fitpacks® are not sold at a subsidised cost in either the metropolitan or regional areas. 5. (a) Not applicable as per question 4. (b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
(b) In regional areas the following volume of Fitpacks were provided per year by the DOH at no cost to the recipient: Year Fitpacks® 1991-92 1 222 1992-93 1 180 1993-94 4 220 1994-95 10 106 1995-96 7 410 1996-97 14 160 1997-98 20 417 1998-99 20 319 1999-00 35 037 2000-01 38 300 2001-02 39 496 2002-03 51 779 2003-04 59 065 4. No, Fitpacks® are not sold at a subsidised cost in either the metropolitan or regional areas. 5. (a) Not applicable as per question 4. (b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
Year Fitpacks® 1991-92 1 222 1992-93 1 180 1993-94 4 220 1994-95 10 106 1995-96 7 410 1996-97 14 160 1997-98 20 417 1998-99 20 319 1999-00 35 037 2000-01 38 300 2001-02 39 496 2002-03 51 779 2003-04 59 065 4. No, Fitpacks® are not sold at a subsidised cost in either the metropolitan or regional areas. 5. (a) Not applicable as per question 4. (b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
4. No, Fitpacks® are not sold at a subsidised cost in either the metropolitan or regional areas. 5. (a) Not applicable as per question 4. (b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
5. (a) Not applicable as per question 4. (b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
(b) Not applicable as per question 4. 6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
6. (a) Nil. (b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
(b) Nil. 7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
7. The Department of Health has a vending machine at Kalgoorlie Hospital through which Fitpacks® are sold at cost. All other Fitpacks® are retailed through pharmacies at a cost determined by the retailer. 8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
8. (a) Fitpacks® and other similar products are sold by pharmacies on a full retail basis. In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
In 2003-2004, 1 418 745 needles and syringes were sold through metropolitan pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. (b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
(b) In 2003-2004, 232 977 needles and syringes were sold through regional pharmacies. The Department is unable to identify how many of these were sold in Fitpacks® and how many were sold in other product forms as the Pharmacies and the wholesalers consider this information to be commercial in confidence. The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
The Department of Health's vending machine operating through the Kalgoorlie Hospital sold 4763 Fitpacks® in 03/04. 9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
9. The average cost to the consumer of a standard Fitpack® bought at a pharmacy is $5.50. Fitpacks® are sold from the Kalgoorlie vending machine for $3.00. 10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
10. Fitpacks® are sold on a retail basis through both regional and metropolitan pharmacies. Fitpacks® are also sold via a vending machine located at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and are distributed at no cost through regional hospitals, regional population health units and other regional health service providers. 11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
11. Fitpacks®, Fitpack Plus®, SharpKits®, Sterafit 5 Bag, Sterafit Plus Bag and Sterafit Single are other products similar to the Fitpack which are available through retail pharmacies in Western Australia. Loose needles and syringes are also available through needle and syringe exchange programs and are sold through some approved pharmacies.
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