The Abbott Government has given pharmacists, consumers, doctors and medicines manufacturers the opportunity to present their views about the next multi-billion Community Pharmacy Agreement (CPA) to ensure patients can continue to access medicines through Australia’s world leading Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Minister for Health Sussan Ley last night hosted the first of a series of discussions as part of the Abbott Government’s commitment to being open and consultative on health policy. 

Negotiations on the CPA will be the sixth renewal of the agreement and the first negotiated under the Abbott Government, with the current agreement signed in 2010 under Labor.

Ms Ley said last night’s talks were a “positive and constructive start” and thanked all participants for their contribution.

This was another example that the Abbott Government was committed to consulting to ensure it developed well-rounded health policy, she said.

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