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Government pushes PBS integrity reforms
Proposed legislation to provide more practical options to respond to PBS claims concerns Legislative reforms currently before the federal parliament aim to strengthen the integrity and effectiveness of Australia’s health system, …
Owners must have oversight
“All owners share responsibility for the lawful operation of their pharmacy,” a spokesperson for the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing says The vast majority of PBS approved pharmacy owners …
Pharmacy bodies fear ‘Americanisation’ of healthcare
Eli Lilly’s direct-to-consumer plan “sets a dangerous precedent” for Australia’s healthcare system, the Guild and PSA warn Policymakers are being urged to protect the status quo when it comes to …
What could expanding GLP-1 access on PBS look like?
Four-in-10 Australian adults may be eligible to use GLP-1 RA treatment for chronic weight management, a study has found Nearly eight million Australian adults were eligible for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor …
Spotlight on compliance
PBS compliance and state regulatory reforms to be the focus of Pharmacy Council of NSW workshop Changes and developments to regulations impacting pharmacists will be discussed during the Pharmacy Council …
Concerns raised over ‘doctor’s bag’ claims
Department issues prescriber bag ‘dos and don’ts’ advice Pharmacists are being urged to remember their obligations when supply and claiming “doctor’s bag” medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). …
PBS needs urgent reform: GBMA
Government’s existing medicines policy is leaving Australia and patients vulnerable to shortages, industry group warns Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) “is in need for practical reforms”, the Generic and Biosimilar …
Nurse prescribing reform ‘a positive step’: Guild
Legislative changes to allow endorsed registered nurses to prescribe on the PBS are being backed by the Guild Patients will be able to access medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits …
Women face longer waits for meds access: report
Survey finds women face higher costs and more challenges accessing medicines when they need them than men Female patients are being held to a higher medicines access threshold, and are more …
Price must be right to list GLP-1s
Government committed to working with industry stakeholders and patients to support safe and sustainable access to medicines through the PBS, Minister says An agreement on pricing is needed before glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) …
Minimum stockholding requirements policy reducing shortages: review
Review provides evidence of positive impact of the government’s minimum stockholding requirements policy after 24 months Improvements are being seen in the rates of medicine shortages and the length of time designated brands …
High-cost drugs set for price cuts
Pharmacy owners urged to monitor stocks of two medicines that are among the top 50 PBS brands by highest cost to the government, ahead of price changes on 1 February 2026 The Pharmacy Guild …