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Health Minister spruiks dollar discount
Hunt has responded in Parliament to a petition to extend government payment of s100 co-payments citing state and territory jurisdiction, the PBS and the $1 pharmacy discount In February this …
Your Daily Dose from Day One at APP2019
Get your #APP2019 highlights here! Day One of the conference opened with a traditional smoking ceremony; the jam-packed day included addresses by Health Minister Greg Hunt and Opposition Health Minister …
Hunt: New trial, shorter payment times
Health Minister solidifies support for community pharmacy, announcing new $5 million mental health trial program, reduced PBS payment times and guaranteed AHI rates at APP2019 Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt …
New MHR legislation passes
The Australian Parliament has passed a second round of protections to strengthen privacy for My Health Record On Monday the Australian Digital Health Agency announced that the Federal Parliament had …
MHR opt-out period extended again
Instead of ending on Thursday it will now end on 31 January 2019 The My Health Record opt-out date has been shifted from the 15 November 2018 to 31 January …
Health Care Homes community pharmacy trial to proceed
The Health Minister and Pharmacy Guild have taken the next step towards the delivery of the trial program for community pharmacy involvement in Health Care Homes Just last month, Pharmacy Guild national …
Behind the scenes
The Health Minister has signalled there may be potential for some amendments on price disclosure, says community pharmacist insider Community pharmacist and owner of an independent pharmacy in Rozelle, NSW, …
Naloxone report calls for end to ‘onerous’ barriers
A new report from the Penington Institute has called for free take-home naloxone to be available from pharmacies and other sites, as Health Minister announces new product A report released …
Changes underway for MHR
Greg Hunt has introduced legislation strengthening privacy for My Health Record Health Minister Greg Hunt has this month introduced the My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening Privacy) Bill 2018 into Parliament. …
‘You deserve to be paid a fair day’s pay for your expertise’
Urgent change is needed across the profession, says Dr Shane Jackson, with remuneration the “biggest issue” PSA has revised its 10-year plan, releasing a new Pharmacists in 2023 Discussion Paper …
Price hike claims cleared
Pharmacists, manufacturers and wholesalers have been cleared by the ACCC after being accused of hiking up prices of low-dose codeine following the upschedule Based on reports of consumer anger over increased …
Tea with AJP – Day 2
AJP Editor Chris Brooker joins host Miranda to reflect on the day two of APP2018’s events including: the Shadow Health Minister Catherine King’s response to Greg Hunt’s address; the ‘interesting …