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‘We must stay united’
The next few weeks will be “critical for negotiation” and to influence how 60-day dispensing plays out, says one pharmacy leader Following Tuesday (9 May 2023) night’s Federal Budget, in …
‘You just destroyed community pharmacy’
Double dispensing has been announced in Tuesday night’s Budget – and pharmacists are expressing their disappointment As previously confirmed would happen by Health Minister Mark Butler, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has …
Priceline targeted over double dispensing
A campaign to boycott Priceline has begun on social media, with one of its stars urged to explain her stance on 60-day scripts The Pharmacy Guild’s campaign against double dispensing …
‘There was a lack of consultation’: Sim
AJP Podcast host Carlene McMaugh speaks with PSA national president Dr Fei Sim about the announcements of both 60-day dispensing and funding for aged care services – both of which …
The week in review
This week, all eyes were on Canberra as the Health Minister announced 60-day dispensing First, stakeholders were just talking about the impact 60-day dispensing could have on pharmacy and patients. …
‘Misinformation’ scaring pharmacies: Butler
Health Minister Mark Butler has explained how double dispensing will be introduced, saying he’s not happy that pharmacists are worried, but that misinformation is fueling fears Butler has appeared on …
Double dispensing: the sector reacts
Pharmacy stakeholder bodies are advising caution on 60-day dispensing, while doctor groups say it’s just the beginning of change in pharmacy A number of pharmacy groups have issued statements on …
‘They’ll just pull the rug out from under them’
A visibly upset Trent Twomey has told reporters that Labor is failing to engage with community pharmacy over 60-day dispensing, with MPs and senators taking their phones “off the hook” …
Double dispensing not a ‘done deal’ says petition author
A petition calling on the Federal Government to abandon its controversial 60-day dispensing move has been inundated with signatures In just two days, a Change.org petition started by Melbourne pharmacists …
60-day dispensing slammed as ‘urban-centric’
Federal Liberal and National leaders have spoken out against the Government’s move to double dispensing, saying it fails to understand Australians’ needs Over the weekend Opposition Leader Peter Dutton went …
Confirmed: Butler announces double dispensing
Health Minister Mark Butler has announced 60-day scripts will apply to more than 300 molecules from 1 September Butler has confirmed a policy found in draft Budget papers to implement …
Your Say: how readers reacted to double dispensing
The AJP has been inundated with comments about the move to introduce 60-day dispensing: here’s what you had to say Last week, draft Budget papers revealed that the Albanese Government …