Pharmacy Guild misrepresents government report to support own agenda The peak body representing pharmacy owners has said a Queensland Health report recommends expanded pharmacy prescribing. But is that what it really says?
‘This is a bad idea and puts staff and the public at risk’: Pharmacists resist COVID testing The Pharmacy Guild-backed plan for COVID testing in Queensland has hit a major roadblock – pharmacists.
Backdown on dispensing puts profits ahead of patients: RACGP The RACGP has criticised the Pharmacy Guild for reportedly forcing the Government to back away from plans for 60-day dispenses.
Do they teach perfume dispensing in pharmacy school? RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon reminds pharmacists of GPs’ pivotal role as respected medical specialists in their communities.
Undisclosed pharmaceutical payments ‘a cause for concern’ A drop in disclosures related to pharmaceutical company payments to the Australian healthcare sector has prompted calls for more transparency.
Greens leader calls for more transparency in pharmacy funding Richard Di Natale has described the Pharmacy Guild of Australia as one of the most powerful lobby groups in Australia.
A question of continuity: Keeping prescriptions in general practice RACGP Queensland Chair Dr Bruce Willett examines the issue of whether pharmacists should have the power to prescribe medications.
Pharmacists’ codeine fears overstated, GP says While pharmacists have raised concerns about a shortage of low-dose codeine, Dr Evan Ackermann, a GP with a special interest in drugs of dependence, says the evidence supports up-scheduling.
GPs criticise Pharmacy Guild on codeine rescheduling Prominent GP Dr Evan Ackermann is critical of the Pharmacy Guild’s recent action of sending a letter to Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt seeking to maintain over-the-counter access to codeine-based medications.