Pharmacy Guild congratulates new Government

The National President of the Guild, George Tambassis, said the election win would help to provide greater certainty for community pharmacies and their staff.

“The Coalition has long been a strong supporter of community pharmacy and recognises the important role that community pharmacists play in the healthcare sector,” Mr Tambassis said.

“Community pharmacies across the country are facing a very tough operating environment and certainty is crucial to their ability to continue meeting the ongoing health needs of the communities they serve.

“This year we are entering negotiations for the 7^th Community Pharmacy Agreement, an agreement which will shape the future of the sector and the pharmacy profession.

“Our strong and respectful relationship with the Coalition will be central to ensuring the best outcomes for health consumers and the pharmacy profession are achieved in the 7^th Agreement.

“We also congratulate Nationals Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack on the election result and commend the Nationals for their strong focus on rural health issues in the campaign.”

Mr Tambassis said the Guild looked forward to the announcement of the new Morrison Government Cabinet and to working with Minister Hunt and the new ministers in all areas including health, aged care and rural and indigenous health.