Implementing a clozapine supply service in Australian community pharmacies: barriers and facilitators

Table 4 Characteristics of pharmacies that provide a clozapine supply service (n = 127)^a

Characteristics	n	%		n	%
Duration of service availability			Facilitators for service implementation ^b
< 6 months	9	7.1	Consumer demand	84	66.1
6 months–1 year	11	8.7	Mental health service/hospital suggested	77	60.6
1 year–2 years	39	30.7	Pharmacist confidence to supply clozapine	58	45.7
2 years +	68	53.5	Relationship with prescribers	49	38.6
Number of consumers			Pharmacist clozapine & monitoring knowledge	41	32.3
Nil	3	2.4	Pharmacist clozapine & monitoring knowledge	41	32.3
1–5	80	63.0	Remuneration	22	17.3
6–10	24	18.9	Adequate space / resources	20	15.7
11–15	6	4.7	Access to education / training	17	13.4
16+	14	11.0	Access to consumer notes	1	0.8
			Other ^c	17	13.4

^a 127 respondents answered these questions; ^b Multiple answers were allowed; ^c Other includes regular customers requesting clozapine, the opportunity to contribute to care, previously dispensed clozapine in another setting (internationally or in a hospital setting) and clozapine required for Dose Administration Aids

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