PROFESSIONAL Pharmacists Australia has formally written to Health Minister Greg Hunt, urging him to continue to support the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation which was initiated by his predecessor, Sussan Ley.
The union group cited concerns about the "longer-term impact the Pharmacy Guild's attacks" on the review would have on the sector.
"It's essential that the review continues to be supported, as it has given a platform to employees, consumers and other stakeholders to put forward positive plans for the future," said PPA president Geoff March.
"We're encouraging the Minister to listen and learn from people other than the powerful lobbyists at the owners' guild to identify the core issues facing the sector".
The Review appears to have stalled, with a draft report flagged for release in Feb failing to materialise, and the department confirming delays "due to the serious illness of one of the Panel members" (PD 06 Mar).
A planned appearance by Review chair Stephen King at the APP conference a month ago on the Gold Coast also did not proceed.
March's letter to Minister Hunt says current policy settings are failing, with the review an "opportunity to chart a new roadmap for the sector".
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