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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority (HA) spokesman announced that the two-week special arrangement of drug replacement for the diuretic drug Frusemide 40 mg at the pharmacy of 15 designated public hospitals ended today (May 6). The service was started since April 23, 2009.
Over the past two weeks, a total of 21,241 patients have their drug replaced. HA will check the records to identify the patients who have not yet replaced their drugs on hand. A letter will be sent to remind them about the replacement.
Starting from tomorrow (May 7), patients who need to replace or refill the drug can go to the pharmacy of the respective hospital or out-patient clinic where they have regular follow-up appointment. Service hours will follow the normal operating hours of the pharmacies concerned. The replacement does not require any prior booking or medical consultation.
Ends/Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Issued at HKT 19:46
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