Abstract
ABSTRACTBackgroundPseudoephedrine is the precursor of choice for the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine, much of which is obtained through purchases of pseudoephedrine products from community pharmacies.AimTo investigate issues surrounding data collection by community pharmacists in New Zealand on purchasers of pseudoephedrine products and its provision to police.MethodQuestionnaires were mailed to a random sample of 50% of community pharmacies in New Zealand, with a second mailing to non‐responders.ResultsThere was a response rate of 63%. 95% of pharmacists limited the quantity of pseudoephedrine products sold on each occasion. 45% asked for identification from all purchasers. Requesting/collecting identification resulted in various problems such as dealing with aggressive customers, and requiring time to attend court cases as a result of data provided to police. A major issue identified was the lack of feedback from police on information that had been provided. Nonetheless, there was support amongst pharmacists to continue to collect this information.ConclusionAlthough there were a number of problems encountered by pharmacists, many of these can be overcome.
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