23/04/2023
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The federal government is planning the biggest budget cut to pharmacy ever. As a health service provider, we rarely speak on political issues. But the storm that is about to hit our profession is going to negatively impact patients, existing staff and the viability of our services to the community in such a profound way that we have no other choice than to speak up before the damage is done.
Please spare a few minutes to view how the the government's proposed 60 day dispensing policy will affect you and your ability to access your essential medications. This policy is a budget cut to your healthcare. It is a budget cut to the services pharmacists can provide to our community. It is a budget cut to local employment. It is a budget cut to medication management and public safety. Please help us raise awareness as together we are stronger!
60 day dispensing is being pushed in Australia. While sounding like it a good idea it will have a devastating impact on medicines access and safety and destr...