PRIME Minister's commitment to pharmacy: Prime Minister Scott Morrison has committed to thrashing out inconsistencies between States and Territories on key elements of the national COVID-19 vaccination rollout, including pharmacist opening hours and definitions of close or casual contact.
He made the commitment in a webinar hosted by Pharmacy Guild of Australia National President, Adjunct Professor Trent Twomey.
The Prime Minister also confirmed talks are underway on vaccination payments to community pharmacists.
He predicted significant change as the rollout proceeds, not least in areas such as rapid antigen testing.
Prime Minister Morrison encouraged as many pharmacists as possible to join the rollout.
"If you are ready to join the program, come on down," he said.
"The supply is there, and the distribution also."
During the webinar the Prime Minister also confirmed from mid next month, suitable pharmacies will be invited to participate in the Moderna rollout.
He said with pharmacists now widely engaged, Australia was hastening towards 70% and 80% full vaccination targets in the National Plan.
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