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Pharmacy Guild calls on federal government to review healthcare regulations

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 9
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What happened

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The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is calling on the federal government to review its healthcare regulations. The Guild is concerned that existing safeguards have not kept pace with the growth of vertically integrated healthcare models and high-volume telehealth prescribing. Acting President Chris Owen stated that healthcare funding should support better health outcomes rather than corporate profits.

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Why it matters

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The call for regulatory review targets the intersection of commercial healthcare models and patient protection. The Guild highlighted concerns regarding direct-to-consumer healthcare models, such as manufacturer-linked medicine supply platforms, suggesting that commercial arrangements may be influencing healthcare decisions.

From miragenews.com

Who's involved

  • GuildThe Pharmacy Guild of Australia, which is advocating for regulatory changes.
  • federal governmentThe federal government, which is being urged to examine healthcare regulations.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • federal governmentSpeculative

    The federal government could face increased pressure to implement new regulations affecting healthcare industry costs and operations.

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