Australia's government and Pharmacy Guild reach agreement on 60-day prescriptions, providing $3B to community pharmacy sector.
Australia's government has reached a new agreement with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, ending a year-long dispute over Labor's decision to double the length of prescriptions from 30 to 60 days. The agreement, which comes into effect on July 1, will provide $3 billion to the community pharmacy sector and bolster the role of pharmacies in the primary care sector. The deal ensures the continuation of the 60-day prescriptions reform and aims to improve patient outcomes.
March 14, 2024
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