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Patient information continuity one step closer
A newly passed Bill will help reduce medicines-related hospitalisations and harm, pharmacists say Last week (12 February 2025) the Senate passed the Health Legislation Amendment (Modernising My Health Record – …
‘Without the right investment, these pressures will only increase’
WA Liberals pledge to allow community pharmacies to dispense specialist medications currently only affordable through hospitals WA Liberal Leader and Shadow Health Minister Libby Mettam was in Kalamunda to announce …
Equity required for proposed rural loadings
Calls for additional funding for rural pharmacies are being welcomed, but the proposed model needs refining, remote pharmacists say Funding proposals aimed at addressing challenges rural pharmacies face in delivering …
Fund pharmacists to ‘unleash potential’
Government urged to back scope of practice expansion ahead of Federal Budget Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers is being urged to support efforts to “unleash” pharmacists’ potentials in the upcoming Federal …
‘Medication shortages don’t just cause inconvenience’
Government lacks a comprehensive strategy to address medicines shortages, crossbench MP warns Fresh efforts to combat medicine shortages are being described as “a minimal increase in our degree of preparedness …
Co-payment cut restored ‘dignity’ at dispensaries
Government policies are boosting access to affordable medicines for patients during cost-of-living crisis, Senator claims Moves to cut the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) general co-payment announced by Labor ahead of …
Pharmacy numbers increase under Labor
Fears of mass pharmacy closures resulting from 60-day dispensing prove unfounded, government MP claims Voters are being warned they would be significantly worse off if the Coalition had remained in …
More to do to prevent paracetamol-related harm
Paracetamol scheduling changes welcomed, but more needs to be done to reduce the risk of overdose and poisoning, PSA says Scheduling changes to paracetamol, which come into effect on Saturday …
Department advises patients to ‘shop around’ for scripts
Patients urged to ask pharmacists about price before committing to have their prescriptions filled Patients can secure savings on their prescription medicines if they “shop around” an official from the …
TGA vape crackdown continues
Retailers hit with infringement notices totaling close to $400,000, over alleged unlawful vape supply Authorities issue 20 infringement notices to Melbourne-based businesses as part of vape crackdown. Joint activity by …
Funding boost for small business ombudsman critical
Government urged to strengthen the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Policymakers are being encouraged to increase funding for the ASBFEO to ensure it can continue to support …
Butler ‘deadly serious’ about vaping laws
Health minister wants prosecutions relating to unlawful vape sales Retailers and individuals caught breaching legislation governing the importation and sale of nicotine vaping products will face “serious penalties, Mark Butler the Minister …