AUSTRALIA'S Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade took the unusual step yesterday of issuing a formal travel advisory about a strike by pharmacists in New Caledonia.
Only one 'duty chemist' will remain open in each of the main island's four regions during the walkout which is being observed by all pharmacists in the destination between 14 Aug and 03 Sep.
The pharmacists are taking action after accusing the government of reneging on agreements relating to medication pricing, with a unilateral price freeze now extended through to the end of the year.
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