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“We’re in a messy phase,” as rural pharmacies are overwhelmed by shortages —of staff and medicines—and dealing with uncertainty thanks to the 8CPA “limbo”, says locum  Echuca pharmacist in charge …

Following the announcement of a heads of agreement for the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) – we want to know if you are feeling more confident about the future of …

Battle-weary pharmacists urged not to “accept the meagre, PR-driven offerings” being served up by the government  Pharmacies could still be left out of pocket as a result of 60-day dispensing, …

Labor focused on getting “an outcome that is good for community pharmacy and also good for patients” from 8CPA  The federal government will not “wilt” in its efforts to secure …

Deal to ‘make best endeavours’ to reach an Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) eases advocacy group’s concerns  A heads of agreement pledging “up to $3 billion” in additional funding for …

Advanced pharmacy crucial to improving health outcomes as SHPA welcomes 8CPA progress The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has welcomed progress made toward the 8th Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) …

Discussions at the 2024 Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference (APP) covered a range of issues including the 8CPA, 60-day dispensing and the need to embrace full scope of practice.  “If you …

Guild president outlines his pharmacy wish list ahead of next federal election Speaking at APP2024 on the Gold Coast last weekend, Trent Twomey, national president of the Pharmacy Guild of …

Pharmacists will push for scope of practice expansion and professional programs, as the details of the 8CPA are finalised Pharmaceutical Society of Australia president Associate Professor Fei Sim says the …

Health minister Mark Butler says “these are exciting times for the pharmacy sector,” as he tells a packed plenary session about his hopes for the Unleashing the Scope review, and …

Guild leader will not sign an Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) that does not meet the organisation’s objectives  Negotiations for the 8CPA between the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the …

Guild negotiators lauded for securing a $3 billion funding boost through Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement  The announcement that a heads of agreement has been reached for the 8CPA has been …