deregulation
‘Patients deserve better.’
Guild calls out deregulation as US system exposed as a “profit-before-all-else pharmacy racket” A recent exposé in the New York Times has alleged that Walgreens pharmacy employees are under significant …
Harper attacks pharmacy rules
The head of a recent pharmacy review has weighed into the debate over the regulations governing the sector, saying the location rules don’t serve the public interest In the latest …
‘Are we upping the ante now to generate publicity?’
A leading pharmacist has criticised former ACCC chief Graeme Samuel’s latest attack on the community pharmacy sector In the latest of a series of criticisms of the regulations governing community …
CWH in ‘self-serving spin,’ says Tassone
A Channel Nine news report featuring claims that consumers want pharmacy to be deregulated has been criticised by pharmacists Channel Nine reporter Emily Rice took a look at the price …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week for the pharmacy profession, as we head towards next week’s World Pharmacists Day Queensland passed legislation which brings the state one step closer to real …
Pharmacy services don’t belong in aisle six: Tassone
Supermarkets are only interested in the most profitable areas of pharmacy, one sector leader has warned, as marketing experts write in favour of deregulation In a piece in The Conversation, …
The week in review
This week saw more of “pharmacy bashing season,” as Chemist Warehouse and doctors criticised the existing regulations Chemist Warehouse chief operating officer Mario Tascone told the mainstream media that if …
Pharmacy won’t be deregulated: Hooper
Sigma is entering a “growth phase where we have few business constraints” following the end of its contract with Chemist Warehouse Sigma has announced its financial results for the six …
‘Long may they prosper!’
Amid a storm of negative media about pharmacy, one writer took a different stance, asking Australians to “cherish the local chemist” In the leadup to the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement, …
‘Welcome to China.’
A convenience store stakeholder says these stores could sell beer and wine as well as contain a dispensary and pharmacist Following a week’s worth of commentary in the mainstream media …
Small Pharmacies Group slams Ramsay testimony
Community pharmacists share concerns about Ramsay’s claim it will be able to offer services where it is not economically viable for others to go Earlier this month, Ramsay Pharmacy CEO …
The week in review
The week may have ended with all eyes on Canberra, but it began with a pharmacy focus in Brisbane At the start of the week, the Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry into …