The federal government is defending its decision to put off any move to deregulate pharmacies until at least 2017.
It has "noted" a recommendation by the Harper Review to remove restrictions on pharmacy ownership and location rules.
Assistant Treasurer Kelly O'Dwyer says there is no point in making changes now because the government has just signed new agreements with the Pharmacy Guild.
"This is certainly up for discussion and review when the next opportunity comes up," Ms O'Dwyer told Sky News on Wednesday.
The government has agreed with the Pharmacy Guild to an independent public review of pharmacy remuneration and regulation, with a final report due by March 2017.
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