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AHI fee a coup, but not a pot of gold: Bruce Annabel
The new Administration Handling and Infrastructure (AHI) Fee, set to replace the pharmacy mark-up component of remuneration, is a coup for the Pharmacy Guild, says industry analyst Bruce Annabel. Annabel …
Non-dispensing pharmacists to be key part of GP team: AMA
The AMA is proposing to make non-dispensing pharmacists a key part of the future general practice health care team, in a bid to help GPs even better care for their …
No floor on wholesale margin a ‘missed opportunity’
The CSO wholesalers have welcomed the certainty provided to the pharmacy industry as a result of the finalisation of the 6th Community Pharmacy Agreement – but say there was a …
Ley lauds wider PBS reforms package cheaper medicines offer
Australians will enjoy cheaper medicines, a more competitive pharmacy sector and greater investment in new medicines and patient support services, says Health Minister Sussan Ley following the announcement of the …
Chemplus merges with Terry White Management
Chemplus, which supports the South Australian pharmacy network of the same name, is set to merge with Terry White Management in a strategic move to “future-proof” its member pharmacies. Chemplus …
CMA commends Blackmores on University of Sydney donation
Complementary Medicines Australia says it applauds Blackmores, for supporting independent complementary medicine research via the donation of $1.3 million to the University of Sydney to fund the Maurice Blackmore Chair …
Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement: the details
The Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement between the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the Commonwealth has now been signed, and is expected to commence on 1 July. It will run until …
Employee pharmacists still doing it tough: PPA
Low pay, poor career progression and high workloads are the top three issues reported to Professional Pharmacists Australia, said its national director Matt Harris, who says he remains concerned about …
New agreement recognises key role of generics: GMiA
The new Strategic Agreement signed by the Generic Medicines Industry Association and Australian Government recognises the essential role of generic medicines and biosimilars in delivering affordable healthcare through the PBS, …
Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement is solid outcome: Quilty
Once implemented, the 6CPA will provide a more certainty for community pharmacies to continue investing, employing and high quality health care for the next five years, says David Quilty. The …
Medicines Australia agrees to Budget savings
Medicines Australia has agreed to sign a ‘Letter of Intent’ with the Australian Government for a five-year strategic agreement. If finalised, the agreement will provide Australian patients and the medicines …
Administration Handling and Infrastructure Fee ‘great initiative,’ says Terry White
The new Administration Handling and Infrastructure Fee announced in the Sixth Pharmacy Agreement will be a boon to pharmacy, says Terry White – but he says the optional $1 copayment …