turf war
Docs aim at ‘go-it-alone’ pharmacy prescribing
Docs launch an ad campaign attacking pharmacist prescribing, while one media outlet calls for a ceasefire between the sectors The Australian Medical Association has announced a media campaign, aimed at …
The week in review
With APP2023 wrapped up, we’re bringing you its hottest talking points… as scope of practice and funding issues continue to keep the sector abuzz Scope of practice remains a hot …
Butler to think about discussing pharmacist trials
The Federal Health Minister is reportedly saying he will consider talking to his state and territory counterparts about doctors’ concerns with pharmacist prescribing trials The Australian Medical Association says that …
The week in review
The eyes of the nation turned to the Gold Coast this week, as we heard from Guild representatives, politicians and other pharmacy leaders at APP2023 Thousands of pharmacists from around …
Now is not the time for turf wars: Ruston
Health professionals need to focus on delivering the “best outcomes for communities,” rather than engaging in turf wars, Senator Anne Ruston, the Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care, believes …
Doc attacks ‘rules-based’ pharmacy profession
An outspoken doctor has lashed out at pharmacy prescribing, saying pharmacists don’t have the skills to make it useful Dr Evan Ackermann, a Gold Coast GP and former chair of …
NSW accused of ‘shortcuts’ over women’s health
Doctors are speaking out against the NSW pharmacy prescribing trials, with the AMA saying the Premier has sidelined the TGA The Australian Medical Association’s NSW branch has slammed this week’s …
The week in review
The debate about scope of practice continued this week, plus decisions on Covid boosters and several medications Scope of practice is still top of mind, with Pharmacy Guild of Australia …
The week in review
There’s been a lot to keep up with in pharmacy this week, with the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce released, more GP-pharmacy turf wars and moves in industrial action The Strengthening Medicare …
GPs raise pharmacy vending machine idea again
“The time is now” to deregulate pharmacy, say GPs, spruiking supermarket pharmacy, online pharmacy, and reforms to the ownership and location rules – as well as research into automated dispensing …
The week in review
Controversy in Canberra over pharmacist scope of practice made this news this week, while there was also a focus on pay NAPSA held its annual Congress in Canberra, where Pharmacy …
Guild accused of plan to ‘maximise pharmacy owner profits at any cost’
GPs have slammed the Guild as “out of control,” but Guild president Trent Twomey stands by recent “patient centred” comments The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has lashed out …