Mark Butler
Minister misleading on 60-day impacts: CAPS
Health Minister faces accusations of downplaying the detrimental effects of the government’s 60-day dispensing policy Double dispensing is failing to deliver cost-of-living savings trumpeted by the government, the Community and …
Clock is ticking on 8CPA talks
Guild calls on minister to deliver “a little less conversation, little more action please”, as 8CPA deadline looms With the clock ticking to secure the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) …
Evidence shows benefits of 60-day dispensing: Butler
Patients are “reaping the benefits” of the government’s 60-day dispensing policy, Health Minister claims Despite disagreements between pharmacists and the government, double dispensing is delivering savings for patients, while “maintaining …
PM to apologise to thalidomide victims
“Dark chapter” which led to launch of TGA to be commemorated by “site of recognition” in Canberra Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver an apology to Australians impacted by the …
Butler urged to act on medicinal cannabis
One Nation calls for “sensible downregulation” of medicinal cannabis to improve access Barriers to making medicinal cannabis products available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) need to be removed, Senator …
CAPS seeks gap fee freedom
Pharmacy advocacy group calls for pharmacies to be allowed to charge ‘gap fees’ to cover the costs of mandated services Leaders of the Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS) are …
Arthritis Australia chief the face of 60-day dispensing
Arthritis Australia boss, Jonathan Smithers, lauds the benefits of double dispensing in government promo Sydneysider, Smithers who has accessed medications through the government’s 60-day dispensing scheme said the measure would …
Pharmacy funding cuts will heap pressure on GPs
Double dispensing will pile more pressure onto beleaguered rural GPs and other primary care providers, MP warns Health policies being pursued by the federal government will adversely impact providers and …
Legislative changes needed for Shingrix
New legislation needed to enable pharmacists to provide Shingrix shots in four jurisdictions Plans to roll out free shingles vaccines to patients aged 65 years and older through community pharmacies …
Pharmacists to join Butler at ‘Yes’ rally
Pharmacists are set to join Mark Butler, the Minister for Health and Aged Care, at the Health Workers for Yes rally in Adelaide tomorrow (10 October) Union group, Professionals Australia …
Working for cheaper medicines and better access
Minister asks for pharmacists to consider the health benefits of a yes vote for the Voice to Parliament and to contribute to the workforce review process, while he welcomes 8CPA …
Pharmacy used, then abused by Labor
Pharmacy owner quits Labor Party over 60-day dispensing, saying he can no longer trust the organisation he has been a lifetime supporter of Labor has used the community pharmacy sector …