DEFENDING their own income, GPs are crying foul over pharmacists conducting simple health checks, according to a report by Fairfax media.
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is urging the public to stay away from the "free and simple" offerings from pharmacies.
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia issued a statement urging the RACGP to focus on what is best for patients, working collaboratively with all health professionals including pharmacists.
The Guild said the attacks by the RACGP are regrettable and unnecessary, with most pharmacists working closely with their GPs, so that "we can all be making the best possible contribution to our health system".
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