Employee pharmacists should get a cut of service fees: PPA
Community pharmacists who provide professional services should receive a slice of the funding paid to the pharmacy they work in, union officials believe Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA) says its enterprise …
‘You just destroyed community pharmacy’: the road to 60-day dispensing
The community pharmacy sector has been shaken to its very core by the government announcing a move to 60-day dispensing for around 300 medicines. How did it come to this? …
The week in review
A huge deal between Sigma and Chemist Warehouse was news this week, as the controversy over 60-day dispensing rages Business news loomed large this week, as a deal between Chemist …
‘Chalk and cheese’ as legislators fail to consult: report co-author
Many pharmacists aren’t against double dispensing – it’s the speed and lack of consultation that has them frustrated and afraid, says one industry analyst National Director, Pharmacy at RSM Australia …
‘We can’t continue to do more for less’: Sim
PSA president remains optimistic about the profession’s future despite ongoing double dispensing concerns “In circumstances such as those presented by the 60-day dispensing decision, it is important for us to …
Thousands of ODT patients to be displaced
Pharmacists are calling for a delayed rollout of changes to the Opioid Dependence Treatment program, warning of “potentially horrific outcomes” for patients A Budget measure to allow people to access …
Pharmacies go on strike
Patients are being asked to get their medicines and ask for advice ahead of time, as pharmacies plan a strike day of action about government policy – but it’s happening …
Could Sigma be Chemist Warehouse’s back door to an ASX-listing?
Finance pundits go into speculation overdrive following 10.7% stake announcement This week’s Chemist Warehouse (CWH) distribution/stock deal with Sigma Healthcare has been a gift for anyone speculating on the future …
Priceline names its best and brightest
Priceline Pharmacy Kippa-Ring has been crowned Priceline Pharmacy’s Store of the Year for 2022, out of more than 470 stores around Australia Priceline says the award recognises the Queensland store’s …
Mandatory use of MHR key for pharmacist prescribing: PPA
Union calls for mandatory use of the My Health Record (MHR) for pharmacist prescribing going forward Requiring pharmacists to use patients’ MHRs could ease concerns about jurisdictions expanding the profession’s …
Pay won’t go backwards due to 60-day dispensing: PPA
Employee pharmacists’ wages are unlikely to decline due to double dispensing Opportunities for pharmacists to work in roles outside community pharmacy are likely to ensure that pay rates do not …
Raven’s Recruitment secures ELS reappointment
Pharmacist placement firm, Raven’s Recruitment, is being invited to continue operating the Emergency Locum Service (ELS) program Raven’s Recruitment is set to continue operating the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement (7CPA) …
