Delay could leave 6CPA in limbo
4th June 2015
Dispensary incomes dropped by16% over the five year life of the 5CPA, Department of Health officials confirmed at a Senate hearing this week.
The revelation came as fears grow over the implementation of the 6CPA before the end of June, when its predecessor expires.
Pharmacy News understands that a Department of Health official confirmed the severe impact that falling PBS prices had inflicted on average pharmacy income at a Senate Estimates Committee hearing this week.
And any attempts to minimse the imact may be imperilled by the strict timeline and legislative hurdles in front of the