turf war
The week in review
COVID-19 vaccination made the headlines again this week, as well as some award-winning pharmacists GPs are still urging against the use of pharmacists in rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine, with …
Pharmacists couldn’t handle anaphylaxis, GP claims
One pharmacy leader has asked GPs to act like a popular Disney character and “Let it go,” over COVID-19 vaccination AMA national president Dr Omar Khorshid has appeared in mainstream …
GP ‘horror’ at pharmacy ED proposal
Leading GPs have slammed a PSA proposal, with one saying managing non-urgent Emergency presentations in pharmacy is not “just a fun, income-generating exercise” Last week, the Pharmaceutical Society’s NSW Branch …
‘More skill and training than is available at a shopping centre pharmacy.’
Doctors have again slammed the idea of pharmacists vaccinating against COVID-19, saying they will be inadequately skilled and trained The Australian Medical Association’s Queensland branch issued a statement saying that …
‘False turf wars’ over COVID jab
Doctors are claiming a COVID-19 vaccine should stay focused on the GP setting, calling pharmacy “a retail space trying to sell you products” One pharmacy stakeholder has expressed disappointment with …
‘Most pharmacists do not appear to be threatened.’
Is the turf war with GPs negatively impacting the image of the profession? The latest Barometer surveyed pharmacists about their thoughts The latest UTS Community Pharmacy Barometer surveyed a sample …
The week in review
With Victoria recording 288 new coronavirus cases on Friday and restrictions tightening again around the country, COVID-19 is again making the headlines at the AJP Anthony Tassone, president of the …
Pharmacy accused of ‘cookbook or recipe medicine’
A GP and pharmacist has accused pharmacy of using the Queensland UTI trial and vaccinations as “new ways to get traffic into their retail outlets” The Australian Medical Association’s Queensland …
Pharmacy under fire
One doctor has accused the PSA of being “asleep at the wheel” in 7CPA negotiations, while another has declared that the Guild “enjoys a magical path of political favour” A …
Docs accuse pharmacists of ‘bargain basement’ health care
Doctors say they are “outraged” by the commencement of the Queensland UTI prescribing trial, but the Pharmacy Guild has hit back, saying medicos are using “old scare campaigns” The Urinary …
Guild criticised over 7CPA
Doctors are dismayed that the 7CPA has not included suggestions such as 60-day dispensing, accusing the “pharmacy lobby” of putting profits before patients Even before details of the Seventh Community …
The week in review
As the sector waits for the 7CPA to be signed, GPs have complained about pharmacy and flu jabs, one stakeholder called for ‘sweeping change’ to pharmacy and there are new …