Political
‘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 …
RACGP to have say in 8CPA
Government invites GP body to have say on funding for community pharmacy The Department of Health and Aged Care is set to hold bilateral talks with the Royal Australian College …
60-day dispensing ‘fight not over’: Ley
Former health minister calls for double dispensing decision to be “reversed” Pharmacists are being urged to get ready for a “very long fight” to force the government to roll back …
Cheaper medicines don’t have to cost pharmacy
Efforts to cut medicines costs should not come at the expense of community pharmacies, a new pharmacy owner says Moves to implement 60-day dispensing under the government’s current model will …
Pharmacists plan Canberra demonstration
Community pharmacists from across Australia will march on Parliament House next month as the profession continues its campaign against 60-day dispensing Thousands of pharmacists, pharmacy students, and patients will descend …
Flawed policy will hurt patients
Health Minister is ignoring reports showing the adverse impacts 60-day dispensing will have on patients, Guild leader claims Evidence shows patients will be hit with increased cost as a result …