Political
Petition calls for 60-day U-turn
Government urged to “rethink” and “reverse” its double dispensing policy A petition, signed by 28 individuals, is calling for the federal government to renegotiate its 60-day dispensing policy “before millions …
Prescribers ‘lack clarity’ on 60-day prescribing
Government’s handling of 60-day dispensing rollout dubbed an “absolute shambles” by Coalition MP Australian patients’ safety is being put at risk through the government’s implementation of its double dispensing policy, opposition …
Banks backing community pharmacy
Community pharmacy’s resilience in the face of adversity gives banks confidence the sector can weather the 60-day dispensing storm, expert says Australia’s lenders are continuing to look favourably on the …
Fund HMR program outside 8CPA
New direct-to-pharmacist funding model needed to ensure viability of Home Medicines Review (HMR) program, consultant pharmacists claim Consultant pharmacists are calling on the government to fund the HMR program outside …
Are pollies playing pharmacy?
Concern raised over the backgrounds of politicians supporting pharmacy in the fight against 60-day dispensing Pharmacists are being used by “right-wing” politicians to secure broader appeal, a member of the …
CAPS sets out criteria for 8CPA
Pharmacy advocacy group pledges to continue fight against 60-day dispensing until satisfactory 8CPA is signed Members of the Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS) are calling on Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, …
CAPS makes ‘casual Friday’ call
Pharmacy staff are being urged to wear T-shirts adorned with anti-60-day dispensing slogans on Fridays to highlight the challenges facing the sector Leaders of the Community and Pharmacy Support Group …
Pharmacy used, then abused by Labor
Pharmacy owner quits Labor Party over 60-day dispensing, saying he can no longer trust the organisation he has been a lifetime supporter of Labor has used the community pharmacy sector …
Butler ‘shocked’ at white coat protest
House of Reps speaker calls alleged pharmacist behaviour “unacceptable,” as the health minister criticises the Coalition over the incident Milton Dick, speaker of the House of Representatives, issued a warning …
Department consults union on 8CPA
Employee pharmacists to have say in Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) discussions, union reveals Union group, Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA), will join organisations including the Royal Australian College of General …
Everyone must pay their share
Cutting payroll tax for general practitioners will not boost access to medical appointments, Guild leader says Any changes to payroll tax requirements granted to GPs should be extended to all …
Grassroots GPs back scope expansion: Twomey
General practitioners in northern Queensland are happily supporting efforts to expand pharmacists’ scope of practice Despite criticism from medical organisations GPs are happy to see pharmacists play a greater role …