The Federal Opposition have backed down form their threat of blocking the Government's 60-day prescriptions bill, despite the pharmacy industry's ongoing campaign targeted at the buying public.

The coalition planned to block the plan to allow 60-day prescriptions for customers on the PBS, but the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have been lobbying intensely against the change, warning staff cuts and cost rises will follow.

The Federal Opposition have backed down form their threat of blocking the Government's 60-day prescriptions bill, despite the pharmacy industry's ongoing campaign targeted at the buying public.
The coalition planned to block the plan to allow 60-day prescriptions for customers on the PBS, but the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have been lobbying intensely against the change, warning staff cuts and cost rises will follow.

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