RACGP moves to shore up wavering support for 60-day dispensing Amid reports of crossbenchers becoming wary of the reform, the college has co-signed an open letter outlining the expected benefits for both patients and the primary care system.
Why 60-day dispensing concerns are overblown Pharmacist-turned-GP Dr Mark Raines explains why he believes many of the measure’s criticisms are exaggerated.
Pharmacy Guild’s medicines shortage ‘scare campaign’ called out The lobby group has continued to claim that 60-day dispensing will lead to a medicines shortage – but Government figures say otherwise.
Extended dispensing a ‘win for patients’ Hundreds of medications will become eligible for 60-day supply from September in a move likely to save the healthcare system billions.
‘It’s a no-brainer’: Prominent backing grows for extended dispensing In Parliament this week Dr Monique Ryan asked the Health Minister to put in place the 2018 PBAC recommendation for 60-day limits.
GPs back renewed push for extended dispensing rules It has been nearly five years since the PBAC recommended increasing maximum dispensed quantities of prescriptions.
Massive shortage in projected care workforce flagged Workers required to care for Australia’s most vulnerable may fall short by more than 200,000 people by 2050, a new report has warned.
RACGP appeals for urgent political focus on rising patient costs The RACGP is calling on Australia’s political leaders to develop an immediate solution to patients’ rising out-of-pocket costs.
RACGP calls for removal of general practitioner from strategic skills list The RACGP has made a submission to the Department of Employment and various health ministers as part of its advocacy efforts for the removal of ‘general practitioner’ from the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List.