‘We will never, ever, negotiate around the fundamental designs of the PBS’
“The US pharmaceutical industry has wanted for years to get their mitts on our PBS,” says the health minister, as the deadline for possible new US tariffs draws near Prime …
My Chemist converts to Amcal
Sigma aims to “restore Amcal to its rightful place” following Chemist Warehouse merger More than 20 My Chemist outlets are set to transition to Sigma Healthcare’s Amcal banner as part …
‘Vigilant’ pharmacist spots doc’s self-prescription
A doctor self-prescribed pain medicines on forged scripts after an accident – but had stolen the prescription pad months before, “just in case” he needed it, he said In June …
The newspaper
Receiving the monthly AJP magazine, and a chance in-flight encounter with a newspaper bring back memories of the fading glories of print media A dinner with friends over the summer …
Grattan Institute backs 60-days over co-pay cut
Boosting uptake of 60-day prescriptions offers greater savings for patients and taxpayers, the Grattan Institute says Uptake of 60-day dispensing is falling short of expectations with experts from the Grattan …
Budget 2025: what does it mean for health?
With an election looming, NAB Health looks at what the federal budget will deliver for the sector This is clearly an election-related budget – and probably one the Government wasn’t …
Budget fails to address placement poverty: NAPSA
HELP debt relief welcomed, but pharmacy students will still face placement poverty, NAPSA warns Pharmacy students are set to continue to face difficult decisions after the government opted not to …
World news wrapup: 27 March 2025
New e-script only change premature; Irish service promoted without pharmacist agreement; US pharmacist arrested over alleged in-store assault Bulgaria: Pharmacists are calling for an extension of the existing hybrid prescription …
Major supermarket cutting pharmacy margins: ACCC
The competition watchdog has shared insights into the major supermarkets’ approach to marking-up products, with one giant slicing pharmacy margins The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) last week released …
Automate the PBS safety net: consumer group
Nearly half a million eligible Australians are missing out on cheaper medicines due to an “outdated” manual tracking system that should be automated, one stakeholder says The Consumers Health Forum …
Government wants franchising code enforced
Budget boosts ACCC funding to strengthen enforcement of the Franchising Code of Conduct Labor will invest $12 million over the next four years to “support and protect small businesses”, the …
Pharmacy welcomes health-focused budget
Budget measures aimed at improving access to primary care and cheaper medicines are being lauded, but pharmacy workforce issues persist Confirmation that the maximum Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) co-payment will …