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Students fearful for future of pharmacy
Government policy not ready for implementation, warn pharmacy students Pharmacy students are calling on the federal government to engage with the profession before pushing ahead with its 60-day dispensing policy. …
We must send a message to government
Pharmacists are being urged to make their way to Canberra to protest the government’s 60-day dispensing policy next week Double dispensing will “signal the end of community pharmacy as we …
CAPS campaign making a difference
Politicians are seeking meetings with local pharmacy owners to discuss 60-day dispensing before CAPS protest in Canberra Community pharmacy owners are reporting that federal MPs are keen to talk to …
Full scope now essential to health system
Government urged to “heed the warnings of the Intergenerational Report” and utilise pharmacists to the top of their scope of practice Australia needs to engage pharmacists to work to their …
Trains, planes or automobiles: just get to Canberra
Pharmacists are being urged to make their way to Canberra to protest the government’s 60-day dispensing policy on 4 September “Attendance is the most valuable thing you can do” organisers …
‘It is not possible to do more for less’
It’s time for pharmacists to be able to work to their full potential, says the health minister – but one stakeholder asks for the certainty of true investment in the …
CAPS targets Butler’s constituency
Pharmacists are looking to take their fight against 60-day dispensing to the minister for health’s constituency office Organisers of the Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS) are searching for a …
Don’t come to Canberra: Albo
Protest group wants a “sea of white coats” outside Parliament House for demonstration Organisers of the Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS) are refusing to backtrack on plans to …
Department figures back Minister’s claims
Applications for new Section 90 pharmacy approvals up, despite 60-day dispensing concerns Data from the Department of Health and Aged Care shows that the number of pharmacies approved to dispense …
‘Chip in $500’ ahead of Canberra rally
Pharmacists asked to dig deep as Community and Pharmacy Support Group takes 60-day dispensing fight to Canberra Organisers of the ‘Truth Campaign Rally’ are calling on pharmacists to “chip in …
Communities support pharmacy on 60-day dispensing
Government urged to go back to the drawing board on double dispensing Moves to implement 60-day dispensing are a “kick in the guts” for communities and pharmacies across the country, …
Pharmacy workers ‘betrayed and angry’
Frontline healthcare workers feel “betrayed and angry” at the government’s decision to push ahead with the “awful” 60-day dispensing policy Moves to implement 60-day dispensing are a betrayal of …