60-day dispensing
Large banner groups to benefit in 60-day environment; EBOS boss
And Symbion wholesaler arm unlikely to give community pharmacy any price respite 60-day dispensing will benefit large banner groups in the long-term as part of a “natural evolution”, EBOS chief …
Department figures back Minister’s claims
Applications for new Section 90 pharmacy approvals up, despite 60-day dispensing concerns Data from the Department of Health and Aged Care shows that the number of pharmacies approved to dispense …
‘Chip in $500’ ahead of Canberra rally
Pharmacists asked to dig deep as Community and Pharmacy Support Group takes 60-day dispensing fight to Canberra Organisers of the ‘Truth Campaign Rally’ are calling on pharmacists to “chip in …
Communities support pharmacy on 60-day dispensing
Government urged to go back to the drawing board on double dispensing Moves to implement 60-day dispensing are a “kick in the guts” for communities and pharmacies across the country, …
Pharmacy workers ‘betrayed and angry’
Frontline healthcare workers feel “betrayed and angry” at the government’s decision to push ahead with the “awful” 60-day dispensing policy Moves to implement 60-day dispensing are a betrayal of …
Product, space, place
Responding to 60-day dispensing comes down to doing the basics well and having the foundation systems and efficient processes in place, says Marta Stybowski In my opinion, how we respond …
60-day dispensing ‘fight not over’: Ley
Former health minister calls for double dispensing decision to be “reversed” Pharmacists are being urged to get ready for a “very long fight” to force the government to roll back …
Cheaper medicines don’t have to cost pharmacy
Efforts to cut medicines costs should not come at the expense of community pharmacies, a new pharmacy owner says Moves to implement 60-day dispensing under the government’s current model will …
CommBank looks for silver lining in industry report
Despite “sharp decline” in optimism industry can “adapt to…changing landscape” from 60-day dispensing The disruption of 60-day dispensing will prompt many pharmacies to speed up plans to increase more diversified …
Pharmacists plan Canberra demonstration
Community pharmacists from across Australia will march on Parliament House next month as the profession continues its campaign against 60-day dispensing Thousands of pharmacists, pharmacy students, and patients will descend …
Flawed policy will hurt patients
Health Minister is ignoring reports showing the adverse impacts 60-day dispensing will have on patients, Guild leader claims Evidence shows patients will be hit with increased cost as a result …
Labor lauded for holding firm on 60-day dispensing
National newspaper urges government to reconsider pharmacy ownership rules, as Guild leader warns double dispensing forecasts may be optimistic The government is being urged to call out “the hypocrisy of …