Anthony Tassone
Vaccination market domination within pharmacy’s grasp
Guild issues rallying call for pharmacists to become Australia’s first choice for vaccination services Pharmacy owners are being urged to continue the promotion vaccination services, as the Pharmacy Guild of …
OTC vapes to be an ‘administrative nightmare’
Pharmacies that opt to supply nicotine vaping products OTC will, from 1 October, be required to submit paperwork for each sale, the Guild warns Legislation authorising pharmacies to dispense nicotine …
60-day dispensing falling short of goal
Fewer than one-in-seven eligible prescriptions are being dispensed under the controversial 60-day policy, data reveals Uptake of 60-day prescriptions is lagging behind the Department of Health and Aged Cares forecast …
Guild leader seeks council seat
Outgoing Guild branch president plots self-funded bid for local council Fresh from negotiating the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA), Anthony Tassone is putting his hand up for a seat on …
Telstra to acquire Fred IT
Guild set to sell its stake in Fred to joint venture partner, Telstra Health Pharmacy technology provider, Fred IT Group is set to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telstra, with …
Removing dollar discount ‘a backward step’: CWH
Budget measure will increase medication costs for vulnerable patients, discounter warns Government plans to phase out the dollar discount on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listed products, are “an anti-competitive backward step”, …
‘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 …
RACGP voices opposition to pharmacist-initiated antivirals
RACGP president questions pharmacists’ motivation in wanting rights to prescribe Covid-19 antivirals Steps to ensure “there are no perverse incentives for prescribing” need to be taken before pharmacists could be allowed …
Antiviral decision ‘disappointing’: Tassone
Authorising pharmacists to prescribe Covid-19 antivirals could limit wastage, a Guild leader says The rejection of a recommendation to allow pharmacists to initiate Covid-19 oral antiviral treatment for patients eligible …
Talks continue as 8CPA deadline looms
Guild still targeting 1 March start date for Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement With less than three weeks before the second tranche of medications becomes available under 60-day dispensing, negotiations …
Guild to push for NIPVIP changes
Fees paid to pharmacies for administering vaccines under the NIPVIP should increase, while program rules need to be amended to enable off-site services, a Guild leader says The Pharmacy Guild …
We will not panic: Guild
Guild will not sign a deal that is not good for patients and pharmacists, Anthony Tassone pledges Time is of the essence if the government and Pharmacy Guild of Australia …