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Push to free up GPs with more pharmacist prescriptions

Letting pharmacists write medication scripts could save $1 billion in health costs and free up 10 million GP visits a year, a report has found.

AAP · Jun 8

Pharmacists push for new bowel screening approach

Pharmacists are advocating for a new strategy on bowel cancer screening due to Australia's failure to meet targets.

AAP · Jun 14, 2025

Billion-dollar deal the right prescription for chemists

After drawn-out negotiations, the government and pharmacies have locked in a five-year deal that will provide an extra $3 billion to the sector.

AAP · Jun 3, 2024

Medicine shortage fears are a scare campaign: Butler

Health Minister Mark Butler has accused pharmacy peak bodies of scaremongering on upcoming changes to prescription medicines.

The New Daily · Apr 26, 2023

Prescription medicine costs set to ease

Almost 90 million Australians will soon pay less for their prescription medicines if a proposal to change existing laws passes federal parliament.

AAP · Sep 6, 2022

Pharmacies want over-the-counter COVID-19 antiviral access in Australia, as more people look to take oral treatments

Two COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments have been approved for use in Australia, and some say they should be more readily available.

ABC News · Aug 9, 2022

Daniel Lewis honoured as much-loved and valued employee of Cooleman Court Pharmacy

Daniel welcomes everyone who visits the pharmacy and is the resident expert on robotics

The Canberra Times · Jun 22, 2022

More senior Australians to get cheaper health care and medication under $70m Coalition election pitch

The Coalition is promising to spend $70 million over four years to give an extra 50,000 older Australians access to the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. Labor says it will match the commitment.

ABC News · May 1, 2022

As cost-of-living pressures bite, reset of Pharmaceuticals Benefits Scheme co-payments needed, experts say

Rick Parsons had two heart attacks and has type 2 diabetes, so taking regular medications are often all that stands between living and dying.

ABC News · Apr 13, 2022

Pharmacy Guild to launch website to find rapid antigen tests after 'market failure'

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia will launch its own website to help consumers find rapid antigen tests, as demand outstrips supply and prices at some retailers soar.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2022