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Pharmacist Jeeta Kapadia, owner of Kapadia Amcal Pharmacy in Victoria says that pharmacies owners are concerned about the impact this policy would have on community pharmacies.

Pharmacist Jeeta Kapadia, owner of Kapadia Amcal Pharmacy in Victoria says that pharmacies owners are concerned about the impact this policy would have on community pharmacies. The policy is one of Labour's major highlight from the last election which would allow doctors to issue prescriptions for 60-day supplies, up from 30 days, of around 320 medicines used to treat long-term medical conditions. (Source-supplied)

Labor's 60-day dispensing plan, set to start on 1 September will allow people to buy more medication on one prescription. While millions of Australians view it as a sign of relief, Pharmacy Guild's new report warns up to 20,000 jobs at risk with this proposed change. Melbourne-based pharmacist Jeeta Kapadia shares the extent to which this rule could impact the entire pharmacy industry.

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Labor's 60-day dispensing plan, set to start on 1 September will allow people to buy more medication on one prescription. While millions of Australians view it as a sign of relief, Pharmacy Guild's new report warns up to 20,000 jobs at risk with this proposed change. Melbourne-based pharmacist Jeeta Kapadia shares the extent to which this rule could impact the entire pharmacy industry.

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