THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Diabetes Australia, to build a closer working relationship, share knowledge and expertise, and develop and deliver better information and services for people with diabetes.
"The scale and impact of the diabetes epidemic continues to grow, with over 100,000 new people with diabetes in just the past year," said Diabetes Australia ceo Greg Johnson.
Areas of cooperation identified include the new Health Care Homes Initiative, the Pharmacy Trials Program, early detection/prevention programs and jointly advocating for more affordable access to medicines and technology for people with diabetes.
Guild executive director David Quilty said the groups would also cooperate in any future government negotiations about the National Diabetes Services Scheme.
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