6CPA
Pharmacy programs on the rise
Numbers of medication reviews, DAAs and staged supply services provided by pharmacists under the 7CPA have risen since the last agreement, new data reveals New data revealing the use of …
The week in review
Pharmacy has been under fire this week, with one store closing for cleaning after an “absolutely disgusting” prank, 18 pharmacists having to self-isolate and #BunningsKaren reportedly confronting a pharmacy worker …
Mental health: bridging the gap
A key pharmacy mental health trial funded under the 6CPA is set to commence shortly The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Griffith University and the University of …
A look back at a reforming Agreement
A spokesperson for the Pharmacy Guild takes a look at the outcomes of the 6CPA In a little under three weeks, the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement will expire, making it …
Solidifying the evidence base
It’s been a long time coming, but the 6CPA’s mental health pharmacy trial is now getting off the ground – at a key time for Australians with mental illnesses One …
Guild admits it was ‘blindsided’ by PSA signatory announcement
It was also ‘perplexed’ about the Health Minister’s decision to announce dual listing of medicines without consultation There has been a concerning lack of consultation regarding significant decisions that have …
6CPA program changeover
From 1 Feb, the Pharmacy Programs Administrator commenced operations administering, processing and paying claims associated with the 23 community pharmacy programs funded under the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement The …
Making the transition
Australian Healthcare Associates has advised on transition arrangements for 6CPA programs, as the date for the change looms In late October, Australian Healthcare Associates advised that the Australian Government had …
Underlined: extending the 6CPA
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has alluded to extending the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement, at last night’s Guild Parliamentary Dinner Guild members and industry stakeholders, as well as a number of …
6CPA pharmacy programs admin to shift to AHA
Australian Healthcare Associates has announced that it has been awarded a services agreement by the Australian Government to administer the programs This applies to the 23 Community Pharmacy Programs funded …
The week in review
A highlight of this week was World Pharmacists’ Day, and members of the profession celebrated worldwide World Pharmacists’ Day took place on Tuesday, with a theme of “Your medicines experts,” …
A snapshot of pharmacy ownership
The majority of owners plan to move towards a professional services model, but those who do not cite uncertainty or unaffordability, according to Guild CPA survey results The Pharmacy Guild …