The Australian Government and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have reached agreement on the major components of the Fifth Community Pharmacy Agreement, which will commence on 1 July 2010. The Government will make $15.1 billion available to community pharmacy over the life of the agreement, ensuring a viable community pharmacy network. At the same time, through working closely with the Guild, the Government will make a saving of $1 billion on the forecast spending for community pharmacy, helping to maintain a sustainable health system and making other health reforms more affordable to Government.
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Department of Health & Ageing -Agreement to Deliver Certainty for Community Pharmacy and Government
The Australian Government and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have reached agreement on the major components of the Fifth Community Pharmacy Agreement, which will commence on 1 July 2010. The Government will make $15.1 billion available to community pharmacy over the life of the agreement, ensuring a viable community pharmacy network. At the same time, through working closely with the Guild, the Government will make a saving of $1 billion on the forecast spending for community pharmacy, helping to maintain a sustainable health system and making other health reforms more affordable to Government.