8CPA
Taking pharmacy forward
Dr Sarah Dineen-Griffin speaks about pharmacy’s road to full scope of practice In this podcast, Carlene McMaugh speaks to the NSW government’s clinical pharmacy trials chief investigator, Dr Sarah Dineen-Griffin …
Working for cheaper medicines and better access
Minister asks for pharmacists to consider the health benefits of a yes vote for the Voice to Parliament and to contribute to the workforce review process, while he welcomes 8CPA …
Poll: Should pharmacists keep protesting 60-day dispensing?
Two weeks after the policy came into play, emotions are still running high about 60-day dispensing. But is it time to stop protesting? The Community and Pharmacy Support Group, following …
Fund HMR program outside 8CPA
New direct-to-pharmacist funding model needed to ensure viability of Home Medicines Review (HMR) program, consultant pharmacists claim Consultant pharmacists are calling on the government to fund the HMR program outside …
Are pollies playing pharmacy?
Concern raised over the backgrounds of politicians supporting pharmacy in the fight against 60-day dispensing Pharmacists are being used by “right-wing” politicians to secure broader appeal, a member of the …
The week in review
It was a busy week in Canberra, as pharmacists rallied against 60-day dispensing and voiced their displeasure According to CAPS, around 2,500 pharmacists from around the country gathered outside Parliament …
CAPS sets out criteria for 8CPA
Pharmacy advocacy group pledges to continue fight against 60-day dispensing until satisfactory 8CPA is signed Members of the Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS) are calling on Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, …
Department consults union on 8CPA
Employee pharmacists to have say in Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) discussions, union reveals Union group, Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA), will join organisations including the Royal Australian College of General …
Guild hires silk over ‘broken’ 7CPA
Guild investigates legal options over 60-day dispensing changes ahead of talks for the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) Pharmacy owners are set to receive advice about the possibility of taking …
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 …