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Pharmacies can’t wait for RAT rebate
features three pages of EFFORTS to rollout free rapid
news plus a front cover page antigen test (RAT) kits to concession
cardholders through pharmacies
from The Pharmacy Guild
are being hampered by the sluggish
of Australia and a full page
reimbursement process, Pharmacy
from Good Price Pharmacy
Guild of Australia National
Warehouse. President, Trent Twomey, believes.
With participating pharmacies
required to source their own pre-
APP countdown paid stock, and initial payments
THE clock is ticking for not expected to be made by the
delegates planning on Federal Government until late
attending this year’s Australian Feb, Twomey told The Guardian
Pharmacy Professional that “many small pharmacies can’t
afford to wait this long”. calculated on the wholesale cost of won’t be making the first payments
Conference (APP), with just
Under the scheme eligible the tests around early Dec,” he said. until the end of Feb.”
eight weeks to go.
patients will be able to receive “The wholesale prices have gone Speaking during a Guild webinar
See today’s cover page for
a total of 10 RATs over the next up because of the demand, and last week, the organisation’s
more.
three months, which are required distributors are chartering jets Health Economics and Policy
to be provided in packs of two or to bring the product in, and then Committee Chair, Anthony Tassone,
five, with pharmacies receiving employing staff at weekends and acknowledged the requirement for
Guild IotY Award $10 plus GST for each test, and on overtime to process orders pharmacies to procure stock for the
INTERN pharmacists are an administration handling and which are dispatched by express program was “a cashflow impost”
being encouraged to self- infrastructure fee of $4.30 for each courier services. for many stores (PD 21 Jan), adding
nominate for the MIMS/ transaction - i.e. $26.30 for a two “They are also competing with that efforts were being made to get
Pharmacy Guild of Australia pack, or $59.30 for five. overseas markets for the product. the Government to pay pharmacies
Intern of the Year (IotY) Award. Twomey noted that the “All of these factors come at for RATs provided through the
before entries close on Mon. reimbursement fees were set by a cost which is passed along in program on a fortnightly basis.
The winner will receive a the Government prior to the surge wholesale prices to pharmacists. In addition to having to wait for
$4,500 cash prize and full in wholesale prices, which have “If the Government wants to payments pharmacies participating
registration to APP 2022. seen pharmacies pay up to $17.50 a improve accessibility they can in the program are required to
CLICK HERE to start your test in recent weeks. improve the timeframe they record transactions in the Guild’s
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Pharmacists honoured
A QUARTET of pharmacists were
among the 1,040 Australians whose
contributions to society were
recognised in yesterday’s Australia
Day Honours List.
The foursome features
Pharmacists’ Support Service
(PSS) co-founder and 2021
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
(PSA) Lifetime Achievement
Award winner, Valerie Constable,
PSS President and former
Pharmaceutical Defence Limited “I congratulate this year’s
Chair, John Coppock, PSA Victorian Australia Day Honours recipients
Branch 2021 Lifetime Achievement for their substantial contribution
Award recipient, William Horsfall, to the profession, supporting
and Chemist Outlet Group and the health and wellbeing of
Pharmacy by Mail founder, Niels Australians,” he said.
Bowen, for their services to the “It is pleasing to see that these
Looking for a Tree Change pharmacy profession. respected professionals have been
All four were named as recipients
or just stuck in a rut? of the Medal of the Order of
recognised for their ongoing work
and many years of dedication to
Then come and join our team as a Pharmacist in Australia in the General Division. improving pharmacy and our nation
Parkes Western NSW - the Australian home of Elvis! PSA National President, Associate as a whole.
Professor Chris Freeman, said “Australian society and the health
the honours acknowledged the sector has clearly benefited from
When we ask our talented pharmacists why they joined and stay at pharmacists’ efforts to improve the their efforts, and these Honours are
the award winning Life Pharmacy Group, they tell us it’s for: health of Australians. testament to that.”
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing opportunities for professional and leadership
development, with social connection to peers across the Group Discontent is growing in pharmacies
• Opportunities to support the delivery of our extended professional
services offering and specialised clinical medication programs UNSUSTAINABLE workloads PPA CEO Jill McCabe, said 75%
• The ability to become part of the community, connecting with and mounting pressure are fueling of South Australia pharmacists
locals and being a trusted health advisor discontent amongst employee believed their workplace was
• The potential for career progression and ownership opportunities! pharmacists in hospital and adequately staffed, with 36%
We are looking for pharmacists to join our team, either on a community settings, Professional saying their workplaces did not
permanent, casual or contract basis. This opportunity is open to Pharmacists Australia (PPA) have suitable health and safety
pharmacists who thrive in a busy and clinically stimulating claims. measures in place for staff and
environment and who work collaboratively with their team. In a submission to the South their communities.
A negotiable salary package is on offer to the right candidates, Australian Legislative Council’s “The pandemic has magnified
inclusive of benefits and potential relocation bonus (negotiable with COVID-19 Response Committee, the central role played by
the successful candidate). the union reported that many pharmacists in our healthcare
So what are you waiting for, why not put on your blue suede shoes pharmacists were struggling system,” she said.
and join us in Parkes? to manage the increased “We need to better respect,
If Elvis isn’t your thing, register your interest in joining one of our responsibilities of administering recognise and reward employee
other award winning Pharmacies in NSW and the ACT! COVID-19 vaccinations and pharmacists going forward
Submit your brief resume (max. 3 pages) and cover letter to managing shortages of rapid and take measures to improve
careers@lifepharmacygroup.com.au today! antigen tests, while providing their pay and conditions of
www.lifepharmacygroup.com.au normal pharmacy services. employment.”
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UTIPP-Q extension criticised by Docs Dispensary
MOVES by the Queensland
State Government to extend the
with UTIs, without a medical
consultation, could lead to cases
Corner
Urinary Tract Infection Pharmacy of more serious conditions being
Pilot - Queensland (UTIPP-Q) could missed. PHARMACISTS are highly
expose women to a “wide range “It does not represent best skilled health professionals,
of health repercussions” medical practice for women to simply and their knowledge extends
groups believe. attend a pharmacist with symptoms beyond humans.
In a joint statement released this which may or may not be bacteria That deep understanding
morning the Urological Society of and receive antibiotics, which may of healthcare has proven
Australia and New Zealand (USANZ) not treat the bacteria present due invaluable for US-based
and the Royal Australian College to resistance,” she said. proof of its safety?” pharmacist/racehorse owner,
of General Practitioners (RACGP) “The symptoms of a UTI are RACGP President, Dr Karen Price, Chris Pallas.
criticised the decision that will common to a number of serious said the move to extend the trial With his horse, Shifty She,
allow participating pharmacies health issues, including bladder was not backed by evidence. among the favourites for this
in Queensland to dispense cancer, which is why correct “The RACGP has deep concerns weekend’s Pegasus World
medications to eligible patients diagnosis of a UTI is necessary to about moves by the retail Cup Filly and Mare race, his
without the need for a prescription, rule out other potential serious pharmacy sector to push through professional insight has been
until 30 Jun. health issues. policy changes that put financial cited as a factor in getting the
As of 02 Dec 2021, more than “An overhaul of the management gains ahead of patient care and nag back on track after a tendon
6,300 patients had accessed the of UTIs and recurrent UTIs is safety,” she said. injury, which kept her out of
service through 819 pharmacies welcomed by USANZ but this pilot “One of the main problems action for close to 12 months.
across the state (PD 13 Jan). falls well short of meeting those here is that this trial is effectively “It’s an advantage to
However, USANZ Vice President, needs and risks harm to women. an implementation trial. It’s not understand veterinarians,
Professor Helen O’Connell, said “Why should a common condition research on best practice and the how our horses get treated,
treatment of patients presenting in women be redirected from results of the trial should be made how our horses get therapy...
with symptoms associated medical care without long term publicly available.” I understand it perfectly well,”
Pallas told 7 News Miami.
With big money on the line for
the winner at Florida’s Gulf
Young takes action against anti-vaxxers RAT use update Stream racecourse, Pallas said
LEGENDARY Canadian “I realised I could not continue THE Therapeutic Goods he is confident that Shifty She
musician, Neil Young’s, music has to support Spotify’s life- Administration (TGA) has has what it takes to see off her
been pulled from Spotify after threatening misinformation to released updated information rivals.
the singer-songwriter voiced the music-loving people,” he about COVID-19 rapid “She’s just all business,” he
concerns about anti-vaccination said in a post on his website antigen tests (RATs) for home said.
messaging being propogated yesterday. use, including a fact sheet Shifty She is among the
by podcaster, Joe Rogan, on the The service has previously outlining how they can be favourites in the 11-horse field
streaming service. accounted for 60% of the used and what to do when behind Sweet Melania and
In an open letter to his record streaming of Young’s music you get a result. Regal Glory.
label, Warner Music Group, around the world, Reuters The update also notes that
published earlier this week, the reported. individuals can import RATs for
74-year-old asked for his back “The removal is a huge loss for their own personal use under
catalogue to be taken off the my record company to absorb,” the Personal Importations
service. he said. Scheme (PIS).
The musician, whose hits Young’s decision to ditch Under the PIS tests can be
include The needle and the Spotify came after 270 scientists used by immediate family
damage done, said “Spotify and medical professionals co- members, but cannot be sold
has become the home of signed a letter urging the service or given away.
life-threatening COVID to pull the plug on Rogan’s CLICK HERE for the latest
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