News
Budget confirms lifting of PBS patient co-payment
The Budget has confirmed that the Government still intends to lift the PBS patient co-payment and safety net thresholds, first announced in last year’s Budget, says the Pharmacy Guild. “The …
2015 Health Budget: death by 1000 cuts
The Public Health Association of Australia has described the 2015 Health Budget as a bloodbath for health organisations delivering vital services to the Australian community. $1.7 billion worth of funding …
Tax cut for small business
Small businesses are set to enjoy a tax cut announced in tonight’s Budget. “The $5.5 billion Jobs and Small Business package is the biggest small business package in our nation’s …
MA wants clarity on PBS cuts
Australia’s peak medicines body has called on the Federal Government to clarify the extent of Budget cuts likely to affect essential and life-saving pharmaceuticals. Medicines Australia says it remains concerned …
Budget 2015 disappoints: AMA
AMA President Associate Professor Brian Owler said tonight that the modest positive measures in the 2015 Health Budget have failed to overcome the lingering profound negative effects of the 2014 …
Consumers confused over quadrivalent flu vaccines
With two influenza vaccine formulations available this winter, NPS MedicineWise is reporting a spike in calls to its Medicines Line from consumers confused about the difference between the two options, …
Pymble Public School in hearty stunt
Pymble Public School students have pulled off the spectacular by spelling out a giant-size version of the Heart Foundation’s physical activity campaign theme “Move More, Sit Less!” in Sydney. The …
New hepatitis C treatment approved
The TGA has approved a new hepatitis C treatment, Gilead Sciences, Australia New Zealand, today announced.
Pharmacists’ Support Service thanks volunteers
National Volunteer Week, which runs from 11th to 17th May, is an ideal time to acknowledge the work of the pharmacists and retired pharmacists who support their colleagues as volunteers …
6CPA will be a good deal for everyone: Ley
The Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement will be a good deal for pharmacy and consumers, Health Minister Sussan Ley has told The Conversation’s Michelle Grattan. Minister Ley told Grattan that she …
MA expresses PBS Budget fears
Medicines Australia has expressed concerns about the proposed cuts to the PBS in tomorrow’s Budget. Health Minister, Sussan Ley’s announcement of the listing of new medicines and vaccines on the …
PSA welcomes reported $1.2 billion commitment
PSA has welcomed a commitment reported in The Australian on May 11 to double the amount of funding for pharmacist programs and professional services in the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement …