8CPA
Comprehensive standards of practice essential: SHPA
Hospital pharmacists call for extended use of the specialty Standards of Practice under the new strategic agreement between PSA and the government The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has …
PSA gets own profession-wide Agreement
Pharmacist group signs its own Agreement with the Albanese government, as discussions continue for programs not under the 8CPA’s remit The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has welcomed the signing of …
8CPA signed
It’s here: the long-awaited Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement has just been signed, with a focus on cost of living Update: Health minister Mark Butler has announced that a new and …
Budget delivers ‘wins’ for pharmacy
Pharmacy owners will have plenty to think about following last week’s Federal Budget, Marcus Evitt of Peak Strategies says Labour Treasurer, Jim Chalmers has released the 2024-2025 federal budget, focusing …
Let us ‘finish the job’: Guild leader
With negotiations for the 8CPA ongoing one Guild state branch leader says “it is vital” that those currently involved in the process are backed in the organisation’s ongoing election Pharmacy …
‘Real close’ to 8CPA deal: Guild
Guild leaders confident they are close to securing a deal for the 8CPA Following Tuesday night’s Federal Budget pharmacy owners are being urged to get ready for an announcement on …
Budget provides 8CPA preview
Government announces $480 million package to improve access to medicines and cut out-of-pocket spending as part of Budget 2024 Pharmacists have been given insight into what to expect from the …
Budget outlines 8CPA with $480m for cheaper medicines
PBS co-payment freeze, $1 discount to be phased out, and cap on dose administration aids increased as part of tonight’s federal Budget Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has unveiled a $480.2 million …
8CPA on track: Guild
Guild expects 8CPA to be ready to come into effect from 1 July Pharmacy owners are being advised that negotiations for the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) are continuing as …
Pharmacists key to improving Indigenous health
Funding pharmacists to play a bigger role in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s healthcare could deliver improved outcomes while saving money, pharmacist Atinuke Abraham from the Victorian Aboriginal Health …
Actions speak louder than words
Pharmacy owners need to see a “fair” Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement signed before they will feel confident in future viability of the sector While industry leaders are continuing to negotiate …
Wholesaling deal needs ‘radical restructure’ in 8CPA
Remote and isolated pharmacies are calling for the new Community Service Obligation (CSO) to allow for direct payments to remote and isolated pharmacies under the 8CPA Pharmacists working in some …