Pharmacy Guild
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Pharmacy owners furious over dispensing scheme
Jade JungwirthPharmacy owners across the country have slammed the federal government’s new 60-day dispensing scheme, which will enable patients to buy two months’ worth of medicine for the price of a one-month prescription. The scheme begins on September 1 and will roll out in three stages over the next year. According to Malmsbury Pharmacy owner Beshr Farid,…
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Don't forget the flu jab
While the spotlight is on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, local health professionals are warning against complacency around getting the flu vaccine as well. Among them, state Pharmacy Guild committee member Kin Chong said local pharmacies were now stocked up with the flu vaccine. “In the past we’ve encouraged people to start getting their flu vaccine…