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Paracetamol on the move
Modified release paracetamol upscheduled to S3, but GP groups express concern about the move Modified release paracetamol are set to be re-scheduled as S3 (Pharmacist Only) products according to the …
What’s in a name?
Professional services is a term that misleads the public and sells pharmacy short, a Guild leader believes Community pharmacy should strongly consider replacing the term ‘professional services’, a senior Pharmacy …
You’re safe with us
There’ll be no harm for community pharmacy under our watch, ALP promises the Guild, as it still waits for word from the Coalition A Labor government will promise to ensure …
In the news
What were the ten most read stories in pharmacy over the last month? Battles between the Pharmacy Guild and the Federal Government, stories about the financial arrangements of Chemist Warehouse/My …
7CPA: The wish list
With 7CPA negotiations due to kick-off later this year, AJP speaks to senior pharmacy leaders to get their agreement ‘wish lists’ AJP took the opportunity to speak to some senior …
A healthy budget
Guild lauds pharmacy budget boost as AHI fee, CSO payments, DAAs and medication management gain extra funds The Pharmacy Guild of Australia says it “welcomes confirmation that the Budget will …
Budget business boost
Small businesses set to benefit from a number of budget measures Community pharmacies and other small businesses have been given tax cuts and a range of other financial assistance measures …
Not all that it seems
The government’s recent proposal to increase dispensed quantities of PBS medicines was nothing more than another savings measure, but it’s one with big potential ramifications for pharmacy, says Paul Cross …
Opening old wounds
Pharmacists should have access to any subsidised wound care provision scheme, Guild says in response to AMA proposals If public funding is provided to doctors to provide wound care for …
Rental reprieve
Decade-long trend breaks with report revealing a decrease in average pharmacy rental costs A new report has revealed that average pharmacy rental costs have fallen for the first time in …
The winners’ circle
The winners of the 2019 Pharmacy of the Year category awards have been announced The category winners of the 2019 Pharmacy of the Year award have been revealed this morning …
PSA CEO resigns
Graham Catt’s resignation follows soon after that of Pharmacy Guild CEO David Quilty Graham Catt has resigned as CEO of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), after less than one …