remuneration
Why pharmacists deserve to be paid more
As the role of pharmacists evolves, it’s more important than ever that poor pay rates in the profession are addressed, writes Dr Geoff March Pharmacists are an important part of …
Don’t support slashing pharmacist penalty pay: PPA
Professional Pharmacists Australia is calling on the leaders of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia to drop its support for slashing pharmacists’ weekend and public holiday pay rates. The Productivity Commission’s draft …
Senate pushed to pass National Health Amendment Bill: Guild
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia yesterday gave evidence to the Senate Economics Legislation committee inquiry into the National Health Amendment Bill, and said it wants a “timely” passage of the Bill through the …
Inside the 6CPA negotiations: George Tambassis
The AJP spoke to Guild National president George Tambassis about changes to pharmacy markup remuneration, competition elements, why the Guild would rather work with than against GPs, and gives us …
Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement roundup: what stakeholders said
The Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement was signed on Wednesday, and reaction has been mostly positive, with a few exceptions. Most industry commentators praised the Guild’s introduction of the new Administration, …
AHI fee a coup, but not a pot of gold: Bruce Annabel
The new Administration Handling and Infrastructure (AHI) Fee, set to replace the pharmacy mark-up component of remuneration, is a coup for the Pharmacy Guild, says industry analyst Bruce Annabel. Annabel …
Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement: the details
The Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement between the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the Commonwealth has now been signed, and is expected to commence on 1 July. It will run until …
Administration Handling and Infrastructure Fee ‘great initiative,’ says Terry White
The new Administration Handling and Infrastructure Fee announced in the Sixth Pharmacy Agreement will be a boon to pharmacy, says Terry White – but he says the optional $1 copayment …
Pharmacy system isn’t working: Walton
The current model of community pharmacy isn’t working, according to Chris Walton, CEO of Professional Pharmacists Australia – and he says he’s hopeful that reform is on its way. The …