NEXT DAY SPECIALS – THE ONE MEDICINE YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT FOR
The APSM, Association of Pharmaceutical Specials Manufacturers, is reminding pharmacists of the importance of 24 hour turnaround for bespoke Specials prescriptions. All APSM members sign up to a commitment of timely delivery to patients 1 and for all members that now means next day delivery as standard. Members report that between 95-99% of orders are despatched the same day of receipt for delivery the following. Said, APSM Chair Sharon Griffith, “What may have started as an effort to offer competitive advantage – we’re happy to say is now the norm amongst APSM members which is good news for patients. Patients who are prescribed Specials often have a specific and urgent clinical need - they should not have to wait for this medicine just because it isn’t a licensed or off the shelf preparation.” Although Specials manufacturers are geared towards bespoke manufacture it can still present a challenge. With more than 20,000 potential preparations on our systems – we can’t pred