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Changes are proposed to the structure of the Pharmacy Guild’s national council, and members from one state are unhappy with what may result Concerns have been raised over an impending …

Guild survey of 1000 pharmacies paints bleak picture as Sept 1 60-DD Day looms A national survey of 1000 community pharmacies by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has shown 250 …

Guild and PSA repeat calls for disallowance motion in Senate just 24 days ahead of new policy start The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has been joined by three patient organisations …

Guild says “almost every aged care resident” would face $800 annual fee for Webster packs Pharmacy Guild of Australia claims that “almost every single aged care resident in Australia could …

May 1958; Forbidden by codes of ethics but only one state has disciplinary powers to ensure compliance – as discussions continue for a national scheme The Guild reminded pharmacists that …

While broader scope makes the job worthwhile “it’s not for the faint-hearted” warns Brit APP panelist The cost of setting up consulting rooms and other infrastructure, cost and workforce educational …

With the ‘carrot’ of protecting workers’ rights failing to attract new members, some unions want a ‘stick’ to coax employees who benefit from pay deals into joining their organisations Union …

Peak body submission to ACMS on proposed changes to paracetamol scheduling goes “off-proposal” to voice broad opposition to all general sales The Pharmacy Guild has used its submission to the …

Co-pay cut welcomed, but another MBS snub for pharmacy: what did stakeholders make of this week’s federal budget? Key health care stakeholders have expressed mixed feelings about the October Federal …

Process restarts with call for more feedback The National Medicines Policy review process has been recommenced with a call for more feedback over the revised draft. According to the health …

6CPA Chronic Pain MedsCheck trial comes under GP criticism as it approaches MSAC assessment  The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has widened its attack on pharmacy programs, saying …

Why is there a shortage and exodus of pharmacists? Our readers give us their views We recently reported on comments made by a community pharmacist to a mainstream media outlet …