My doctor gave me a prescription for Tamiflu® (oseltamivir) or Relenza® (zanimivir) and the pharmacist does not have any in stock. What should I do?
The sudden high demand for Tamiflu® (oseltamivir) and Relenza® (zanimivir) means that some pharmacists have recently had trouble stocking these medications. Unfortunately, NSW Health cannot help with filling private prescriptions for people who are not at high risk of having H1N1 Influenza 09. People who are at high risk for H1N1 Influenza 09 are those that meet the case definition. Information about the current case definition for H1N1 Influenza 09 can be found at: www.emergency.health.nsw.gov.au/swineflu/clinicians/index.asp Tamiflu® (oseltamivir) or Relenza® (zanimivir) is free of charge from hospital emergency departments and Public Health Units for all people that are at high risk of having H1N1 Influenza 09. If your doctor suspects that you may be at risk they should urgently notify your local Public Health Unit. Your local Public Health Unit will ensure that arrangements are made for you to get Tamiflu® (oseltamivir) or Relenza® (zanimivir) free of charge if needed.
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