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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 …
Bulk billing continues to decline
Patients are facing higher out-of-pocket costs when seeing a GP, as fewer practices offer bulk billing, report reveals Data from a report released today (Monday 13 January 2025) shows that …
Health students unite to fight placement poverty
NAPSA becomes founding member of Health Students Alliance in a bid to secure expansion of Commonwealth Prac Payment program Students training to become pharmacists, physiotherapists and psychologists are urging the …
Wholesalers secure funding boost
Government announces $4.2 billion Pharmacy Wholesaler Agreement to “ensure medicines stay cheaper and on pharmacy shelves” Community Service Obligation (CSO) wholesalers will see a 34% increase in funding from the …