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No surge in demand for 60-day medications: wholesaler
Demand for medications available on 60-day prescriptions is yet to rise, wholesaler reports Concerns that the government’s double dispensing policy will fuel a surge in demand for impacted medications are …
Reject Labor’s advances
Pharmacists urged to say “no” to Labor MPs’ requests to use images of their pharmacies or staff to promote World Pharmacists Day Representatives of the Community and Pharmacy Support Group …
Aussie to lead international pharmacy students
Former NAPSA president elected to lead International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation Immediate National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) president, Flynn Swift, has been elected as the next president of the …
GPs willing to pack bags over payroll tax
Doctors will leave states where they are subject to payroll tax, RACGP president warns More than one-in-three GPs say they would consider moving interstate to a jurisdiction that offers “more …
Pharmacists climb ethics rankings
Allegations that pharmacists have been scaremongering in relation to 60-day dispensing are not damaging consumers’ perceptions of their ethics Data from the Governance Institute of Australia’s annual Ethics Index shows …
Petition calls for 60-day U-turn
Government urged to “rethink” and “reverse” its double dispensing policy A petition, signed by 28 individuals, is calling for the federal government to renegotiate its 60-day dispensing policy “before millions …
Prescribers ‘lack clarity’ on 60-day prescribing
Government’s handling of 60-day dispensing rollout dubbed an “absolute shambles” by Coalition MP Australian patients’ safety is being put at risk through the government’s implementation of its double dispensing policy, opposition …
Banks backing community pharmacy
Community pharmacy’s resilience in the face of adversity gives banks confidence the sector can weather the 60-day dispensing storm, expert says Australia’s lenders are continuing to look favourably on the …
Fund HMR program outside 8CPA
New direct-to-pharmacist funding model needed to ensure viability of Home Medicines Review (HMR) program, consultant pharmacists claim Consultant pharmacists are calling on the government to fund the HMR program outside …
Are pollies playing pharmacy?
Concern raised over the backgrounds of politicians supporting pharmacy in the fight against 60-day dispensing Pharmacists are being used by “right-wing” politicians to secure broader appeal, a member of the …
CAPS sets out criteria for 8CPA
Pharmacy advocacy group pledges to continue fight against 60-day dispensing until satisfactory 8CPA is signed Members of the Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS) are calling on Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, …
CAPS makes ‘casual Friday’ call
Pharmacy staff are being urged to wear T-shirts adorned with anti-60-day dispensing slogans on Fridays to highlight the challenges facing the sector Leaders of the Community and Pharmacy Support Group …