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RSS FeedPosted by Michael Wonder on 02 Jul 2019
Changes to wholesale mark-up arrangements for PBS Section 85 medicines dispensed in public and private hospitals to come into effect on 1 October 2019
2 July 2019 - The National Health Amendment (Budget Measure) Determination 2019 and the National Health (Commonwealth Price – Pharmaceutical Benefits ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Jun 2019
Medicines should be more affordable for all Australians
26 June 2019 - Australian consumers have unparalleled access to medicine at a subsidised price under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Jun 2019
Why the Pharmacy Guild is the most powerful lobby group you've never heard of
20 June 2019 - It's been called the most influential lobby group in Australia, and some believe it has the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Jun 2019
Afterpay added to radiology, pharmacy and GP services
5 June 2019 - Queenslanders are one of the country’s biggest users of Afterpay for dental and optometry services, and now ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 May 2019
A $1 discount on prescription medicines is under threat
16 May 2019 - Australians are likely to pay more for prescription medicines no matter who wins the election on ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Mar 2019
Greg Hunt shelves plan for two-month scripts after pharmacist backlash
28 March 2019 - A plan to deliver cheaper medicines to millions of Australians by doubling the number of tablets ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 08 Mar 2019
Continued support for Australia’s community pharmacies
8 March 2019 - The Australian Government has announced key measures to support the delivery of medicines and important patient services ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Jan 2019
Department update: implementation of the improved payment administration arrangements
2 January 2019 - A communique describing key achievements for 2018, and important next steps for 2019 is now available on ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Aug 2018
Pharma interactions educate and improve health outcomes
31 August 2018 - Medicines Australia is pleased to announce the release of the fifth biannual innovative medicines industry’s transfer ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 Jul 2018
Dispensing disruption: are pharmacies ready for digital rivals?
7 July 2018 - When Amazon announced its purchase last week of online pharmacy PillPack, which packages and delivers pre-sorted ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 May 2018
Prescription for pharmacy talks: add consumers
17 May 2018 - The Consumers Health Forum will urge the government to ensure the next negotiations for the Community ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Apr 2018
Chemotherapy compounder ID mandatory within PBS claims
12 April 2018 - The inclusion of the Compounder ID field within a claim for eligible Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule (PBS) ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Dec 2017
Direct supply risks
6 December 2017 - The proliferation of exclusive direct supply arrangements has the potential to put at risk the core ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Aug 2017
Review fundamentally flawed
2 August 2017 - The Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation Review (the King Review) has been hijacked by a combination of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Jul 2017
Pharmacy review - an update from the Chair
12 July 2017 - The Chair of the Review Panel, Professor Stephen King, is pleased to release four additional reports ...