‘We did what we could under the limits of confidentiality’: Murphy
Consultation about the controversial 60-day dispensing Budget measure was “necessarily limited”, Department of Health boss says Confidentiality requirements restricted the Department of Health’s ability to consult more widely on the potential …
Gallagher wants pharmacists providing more health services
Minister reiterates desire to see pharmacists as health professionals rather than “retailers” Double dispensing will give community pharmacists the opportunity to provide a broader range of health services, Senator Katy …
Guild likened to PwC over confidentiality agreement breach
Minister tells Senate Estimates that the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s decision to brief members about 60-day dispensing had similarities to PwC leaks Moves by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia to …
Trust needs to be restored before 8CPA talks
Labor is unlikely to open talks on the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) without an apology from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Concerns around an alleged breach of confidentiality by …
Guild refutes Covid vax data mining claims
Suggestions that the Pharmacy Guild of Australia is misusing patient data gathered through the Covid-19 vaccination campaign are incorrect, a spokesperson says Department of Health officials believe it is “likely” …
Shakespeare suggests Websterpak substitute
Nurses working in residential aged care facilities could add assisting patients with their medications to their tasks to limit costs, a Department of Health and Aged Care official says Funding …
Much-needed pay rise falls short
Award wages set to climb 5.75% from 1 July Pharmacy staff covered by the Pharmacy Industry Award 2020 will see their pay increase by 5.75%, on the back of the …
Guild underestimating 60-day dispensing impacts
Reductions in pharmacy opening hours and cutbacks in services may only be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the impacts of double dispensing Senate Estimates hears Grim …
Pharmacists conflate medicines shortages: Murphy
New TGA data shows four of the 325 medicines slated for 60-day dispensing are in short supply Pharmacists’ claims that double dispensing will exacerbate medicines shortages are not accurate, Professor …
Fair pay needed for pharmacy services: Ryan
Funding for community pharmacy services needs to be “fair”, in light of the government’s plan to roll out double dispensing, Dr Monique Ryan, believes Australia needs to value the work …
Guild sidelined over alleged discussion protocol breach
Department of Health officials are engaging with pharmacy groups including Chemist Warehouse and wholesalers on 60-day dispensing, but not the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Talks between the Guild and the …
Labor moves to ease backbenchers’ double dispensing concerns
Government ministers are moving to allay Labor backbenchers’ fears about the unintended consequences of 60-day dispensing Department of Health officials have fronted a Labor caucus briefing to address concerns government …