60-day scripts could encourage govt cuts to GP care plans, claims letter from pharmacists

The letter also accuses the Federal Government of 'gaming' the PBS Safety Net.
Rachel Fieldhouse
A Community and Pharmacy Support Group rally.

GPs who write 60-day scripts are giving the Federal Government reasons to cut chronic disease care plan rebates, a letter from pharmacists is warning.

The Community and Pharmacy Support Group is continuing to fight the Federal Government’s 60-day dispensing policy with a a mass mail-out to GPs.