This WA parliamentary question seeks information regarding pharmacist staffing levels and dispensing services, particularly after-hours access, at Bunbury Regional Hospital Pharmacy. The response clarifies staffing and limitations on outpatient and after-hours dispensing.

AnsweredQoN 4281Legislative Council
Asked
21 June 2011
Portfolio
Health

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I refer to the Bunbury Regional Hospital Pharmacy, and ask -
(1) How many Pharmacists are employed at the Pharmacy?
(2) How many Pharmacists are on roster at any time at the Pharmacy?
(3) Does the Pharmacy provide dispensing services for outpatients?
(4) Does the Pharmacy provide dispensing services for the general community at any time of the day?
(5) Does the Pharmacy provide dispensing services for patients who attend the after hours GP Clinic in Bunbury and require a prescription to be filled?
(6) If no to (5), where can a patient who has attended the after hours GP Clinic in Bunbury get a prescription filled -
(a) between the hours of 6pm and 10pm; and
(b) after 10pm?

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Answered
9 August 2011
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Health
Response time
49 days
(1) 4.
(2) 4, Monday to Friday 0800 - 1630hrs.
(3) Limited dispensing services are available for outpatients.
(4 - 5) No.
(6)(a) There are a number of community pharmacies open outside of normal business hours in Bunbury; closing times vary from 1900hr to 2200hrs. Bunbury Drive-in Chemist (Schurmans) is open every day of the year, 0830 - 2200hrs.
(b) Nil.
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