K11. Incentives

Question 1

What are the general PROHIBITION RULES around INCENTIVES?

• these apply to what schedule only?

Answer 1

• applies to sch. 1 drugs only.

General PROHIBITION RULES around INCENTIVES:
- registrants are prohibited from offering incentives which would influence their decision to:
i) deliver a prescription (ie. choose a specific pharamcy or pharmacist to fill an Rx.

ii) or choose a SPECIFIC pharmacy/ pharmacist for OTHER pharmacy related services (i.e. med reviews, consultations).

Question 2

What are the exceptions to the “no incentives” rule? (3)

Answer 2

1) free or discounted parking allowed
2) free or discounted delivery services is allowed
3) credit/debti card linked incentives (ie..e points or cash back programs - scene card).

Question 3

Is the prohibition on providing incentives applicable to sch. III and unschedule drugs (i.e. OTCs)?

Answer 3

nO- incentives allwoed for OTC