double dispensing
The week in review
A huge deal between Sigma and Chemist Warehouse was news this week, as the controversy over 60-day dispensing rages Business news loomed large this week, as a deal between Chemist …
‘Chalk and cheese’ as legislators fail to consult: report co-author
Many pharmacists aren’t against double dispensing – it’s the speed and lack of consultation that has them frustrated and afraid, says one industry analyst National Director, Pharmacy at RSM Australia …
Pay won’t go backwards due to 60-day dispensing: PPA
Employee pharmacists’ wages are unlikely to decline due to double dispensing Opportunities for pharmacists to work in roles outside community pharmacy are likely to ensure that pay rates do not …
Pharmacy information will boost double dispensing modelling
Pharmacy groups are being invited to share data with the Department of Health and Aged Care to support new 60-day dispensing modelling The Department of Health is continuing to work …
‘We did what we could under the limits of confidentiality’: Murphy
Consultation about the controversial 60-day dispensing Budget measure was “necessarily limited”, Department of Health boss says Confidentiality requirements restricted the Department of Health’s ability to consult more widely on the potential …
Gallagher wants pharmacists providing more health services
Minister reiterates desire to see pharmacists as health professionals rather than “retailers” Double dispensing will give community pharmacists the opportunity to provide a broader range of health services, Senator Katy …
Guild likened to PwC over confidentiality agreement breach
Minister tells Senate Estimates that the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s decision to brief members about 60-day dispensing had similarities to PwC leaks Moves by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia to …
Double dispensing to cripple pharmacies, halve net profit
Losses from double dispensing will be tens of thousands worse than predicted to date – and 10,000 jobs could be slashed from the sector, a new report warns RSM Australia, …
Trust needs to be restored before 8CPA talks
Labor is unlikely to open talks on the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) without an apology from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Concerns around an alleged breach of confidentiality by …
Guild refutes Covid vax data mining claims
Suggestions that the Pharmacy Guild of Australia is misusing patient data gathered through the Covid-19 vaccination campaign are incorrect, a spokesperson says Department of Health officials believe it is “likely” …
Shakespeare suggests Websterpak substitute
Nurses working in residential aged care facilities could add assisting patients with their medications to their tasks to limit costs, a Department of Health and Aged Care official says Funding …
Guild underestimating 60-day dispensing impacts
Reductions in pharmacy opening hours and cutbacks in services may only be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the impacts of double dispensing Senate Estimates hears Grim …