Pharmacy Business

Co-ops charge member fees but regular clinics can’t bill annual fees

Cost of generic drugs lowered to 35 per cent of brand name without pharmacists being offered payment for new services.

The growing elderly population and its associated disease burden are adding to the economic challenges faced by the Australian government, according to a report by GlobalData. The healthcare challenges facing Australia's federal and state governments are similar to those confronting governments in Canada.

The blow of recent generic price cuts was softened somewhat by the launch of a raft of new paid pharmacy services.

Charges follow investigation that discovered billings for drug products that were never dispensed were submitted to the Ontario Drug Benefit Plan.

Registered tech assumes high-level role with College, CAPT conference a hit, and a refresher on medication safety. Plus, a special CE lesson on safe drug use in the elderly.