60-day dispensing
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 …
Front-of-store may help alleviate 60-day Priceline pain
But “there definitely will be an impact”; Wesfarmers Health boss Priceline’s strong front-of-store profile offers “opportunities” to take some of the edge off the drop in dispensing income as a …
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 …
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 …
Large banner groups to benefit in 60-day environment; EBOS boss
And Symbion wholesaler arm unlikely to give community pharmacy any price respite 60-day dispensing will benefit large banner groups in the long-term as part of a “natural evolution”, EBOS chief …
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 …
Product, space, place
Responding to 60-day dispensing comes down to doing the basics well and having the foundation systems and efficient processes in place, says Marta Stybowski In my opinion, how we respond …