AS MANY as 20,000 jobs may be lost and 665 pharmacies could close under the 60-DD policy, an independent report conducted by economist Griffith University's Henry Ergashas found.
It found elderly people with chronic health conditions and regional Australians will suffer.
In addition to the closure of 665 pharmacies, a further 900 will be at risk of closing due to significant financial pressure.
Ergas asserted "it would be sensible to suspend the implementation of the first tranche of the policy...until an evidence-based, independent review is undertaken...with meaningful consultation with all stakeholders".
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