8CPA
The week in review
A week’s a long time in the pharmacy sector right now, as double dispensing begins (not without uncertainty), as do 8CPA talks On Friday, the Pharmacy Guild told us that …
Docs take aim at 60-day disallowance motion
Mark Butler still calling pharmacist objection to double dispensing a “scare campaign,” even as 8CPA talks begin Federal health minister Mark Butler has declared 1 September, 2023 a “great day …
RACGP to have say in 8CPA
Government invites GP body to have say on funding for community pharmacy The Department of Health and Aged Care is set to hold bilateral talks with the Royal Australian College …
Flawed policy will hurt patients
Health Minister is ignoring reports showing the adverse impacts 60-day dispensing will have on patients, Guild leader claims Evidence shows patients will be hit with increased cost as a result …
‘We cannot keep doing more with less’
PSA has set out its wish list for the 8CPA, welcoming early negotiations and warning of the need for certainty On Monday (7 August 2023), Health Minister Mark Butler said …
Guess who’s coming to the 8CPA?
Government throws open doors to patient groups, wholesalers and “others who have a stake in…pharmacy services” The Federal Government has brought eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) negotiations, as suggested by …
‘We need a new funding agreement’
60-day dispensing has “essentially blown up” the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement mid-term, says Anthony Tassone Guild Victorian branch president Anthony Tassone speaks to AJP Podcast host Carlene McMaugh about the …
Concerns grow over 60 day impacts
Parliamentary crossbenchers are increasingly wary of some of the unintended consequences of 60 day dispensing, a senior Guild official says as they fight for it to be addressed in an …
Guild seeks ‘sensible way forward’ on double dispensing
Community pharmacists are being urged to “keep the pressure on the government” to limit the adverse impacts of 60-day dispensing Government officials need to restart negotiations with community pharmacy leaders …
Could an early 8CPA ease double dispensing fears?
Access to cheaper medicines can be secured without the potential adverse effects of double dispensing if the government comes back to the table, according to the Pharmacy Guild of Australia …