THE NSW Government has passed amendments to the state Retail Leases Act, which clarify some issues around community pharmacy and give additional certainty to pharmacy owners.
According to the NSW Branch of the Pharmacy Guild, the package of reforms seeks to "improve transparency and fairness for landlords and retail tenants".
In particular the amendment Bill is said to clear some of the issues around the reporting of sales by pharmacies through the removal of dispensary sales data.
Rick Samimi, NSW Guild Branch President said "this is an overdue and welcome reform.
"It is an appropriate recognition of the unique characteristics of community pharmacy businesses and will make it easier for tenants and landlords to comply with appropriate lease requirements".
While the change currently applies in NSW, other states and territories are looking at a new Retail Code of Industry Practice developed by the Guild, the Franchise Council and the Australian Retailers Association.
"Progress towards a uniform national position is strongly encouraged by the Guild," Samimi added.
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