The panel conducting the government's Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation has held more than 90 site visits and consultations across the country over the last five weeks.
According to an update from chairman Stephen King "we heard from consumers, pharmacists, wholesalers and other interested stakeholders in all capital cities, major regional centres such as Wagga Wagga, Cairns and Launceston, as well as remote areas including Fitzroy Crassing, Whyalla and Yarrabah".
Along with site visits, the panel engaged directly with more than 900 people who attended 15 public forums across Australia, with the process described as "both engaging and highly educative".
King also continued to encourage stakeholders to have their say on the 140 questions raised in the review Discussion Paper.
"As we have emphasised during the public forums, we do not expect you to write lengthy submissions answering all 140 questions, but we are interested in the issues important to you.
"This may mean you focus on a single issue that you are passionate about or have some evidence to share, in the form of a one or two page submission to the Panel.
"We will equally consider all submissions received before the closing date of 23 September 2016," King said.
24 submissions have been made public so far, mostly from individuals with the only one from an industry body at this stage from the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
The Review's online survey (PD 26 Aug) is also now open until 30 Sep, while the consultation sessions culminate tomorrow night with the live national webcast broadcast live online from Canberra at 7pm AEST - to participate CLICK HERE.
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