7CPA
PSA to co-sign the 7CPA
Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced that the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia will be co-signatory to the upcoming Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement Speaking at a breakfast held at Parliament House …
Stepping up the focus
We spoke to new PSA national president Dr Chris Freeman about your pay packet, PSA influence over the 7CPA and why the MBS is not a funding silver bullet On …
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The majority of owners plan to move towards a professional services model, but those who do not cite uncertainty or unaffordability, according to Guild CPA survey results The Pharmacy Guild …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in community pharmacy, with Ramsay Health and residential aged care under the spotlight First, there was regulatory news: Health Minister Greg Hunt announced changes to …
‘Community pharmacy agreements affect all medicines stakeholders.’
A Shorten Labor Government would invite more stakeholders to the 7CPA negotiating table, says the Shadow Health Minister Shadow Minister for Health and Medicare Catherine King spoke at the PharmAus18 …
On the agenda
“The majority of owners want to pay their staff more”: What are the Guild’s objectives for the 7th Community Pharmacy Agreement? What do rank and file Guild members want? A …
Peering into the AJP crystal ball
Negotiations are soon due to start for the 7CPA. We look ahead to see what might be on offer for pharmacy. By Megan Haggan No matter the sector, the future …
A seat at the table
Broaden the agreement to reflect the true scope of pharmacy, PSA leaders say The Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement represents an opportunity to broaden the dialogue between pharmacy and government and …
‘You deserve to be paid a fair day’s pay for your expertise’
Urgent change is needed across the profession, says Dr Shane Jackson, with remuneration the “biggest issue” PSA has revised its 10-year plan, releasing a new Pharmacists in 2023 Discussion Paper …
Consumer voices needed to balance owner influence: Wells
The Consumers Health Forum wants to be part of the 7CPA negotiations, says CEO Leanne Wells According to the CHF, the “Government has left open the prospect of the Consumers …
What do you want from the 7CPA?
The Pharmacy Guild had the opportunity at APP to gauge pharmacy sentiment about a range of issues affecting the sector Pharmacy is coming up to the end of the third …