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Pharmacists welcome Coalition criticism of 60-day dispensing
Criticism of the government’s efforts to ease patient’s out-of-pocket expenses through its 60-day dispensing policy is being welcomed by pharmacists Coalition Senator, Maria Kovacic raised concerns that the government’s decision …
Prescription-only liquid nicotine ‘not working’
Nationals Senator calls for nicotine vaping products to be de-scheduled and regulated in line with tobacco In an amendment to the Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) (Consequential Amendments and Transitional …
Safety net change more ‘policy on the run’: CAPS
Government faces accusation of “gamifying” the PBS Safety Net with its 60-day dispensing policy Efforts to curb medicines waste and stockpiling by amending the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Safety Net …
PBAC backs early supply rule change
Government extends Safety Net early supply rule for 60-day scripts to reduce medicines wastage Changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Safety Net early supply rule come into effect today …
Change Criminal Code: hospital pharmacists
Hospital pharmacists back call to amend the Criminal Code to permit telehealth consultations for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) services The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) is backing a …
60-day dispensing making zero impact: Kovacic
Labor’s 60-day dispensing policy is failing to deliver cost-of-living relief, Liberal Party Senator Maria Kovacic claims The NSW Senator took aim at the government’s effort to deliver cheaper medicines, saying …
Butler failing rural communities: Coalition
Government’s 60-day dispensing policy is being dubbed “an absolute disgrace” by Coalition The Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, is facing accusation of failing to look after regional …
Supply shortages continue to challenge pharmacies
Pharmacy staff are being forced to deal with medicines shortages, with 60-day dispensing not making life any easier, pharmacist warns Suggestions from Department of Health and Aged Care bureaucrats, that …
Dispensing must be ‘well-funded’ in 8CPA
Plans to increase community pharmacy services will not be sustainable without appropriately funding dispensing, pharmacist says Ensuring dispensaries are well-funded will be critical to the success of the Eighth Community …
60-day dispensing hit staff morale
Impacts of 60-day dispensing are driving staff morale to new lows, the Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS) reports Uncertainty around future revenue figures stemming from the government’s double dispensing …
Government will be held to 8CPA deadline
Pharmacy sector pledges to hold government to account if a new agreement is not in place by 1 March 2024 Banner groups and pharmacy brands are calling on the federal …
Pharmacists key to boosting mental health care
PSA calls for funding to support pharmacists to play a greater role in mental health care, by improving quality use of medicines (QUM) Pharmacists have a vital role to play …