THE Platform Alliance Group (PAG) began its roadshow last night in Sydney to support its pharmacy members through the impact of the 60-day dispensing initiative confirmed in this week's Budget.
Director Michael Flannery explained, "we know that tackling this alone is daunting.
"We want every pharmacy owner to know that we are here to help you manage and understand the impact and provide you with a practical plan so that you and your team can focus on delivering the best care to your patients."
In a meeting attended by over 100 members at Olympic Park in Sydney, Dave Fenlon, CEO, sympathised, "we know that the last few weeks have been extremely stressful for many pharmacy owners.
"While we continue to support the lobby for change, we want to make sure you are in the best position to manage a significant financial impact on your pharmacy and care for your patients in a sustainable way."
Patrick Stoll, the newly appointed Head of Brand for Pharmacy Alliance and Advantage Pharmacy, said, "over the next few months, our team will work with you to help you know your numbers, maximise existing opportunities and potential new professional services, develop a tailored, focused plan and provide you ongoing support and guidance.
"With individual NostraData reports, our opportunity calculator, and reviewing your financial and operational position, we can help you navigate the rollout of the impacted molecules from 01 Sep to 01 Sep 2024. We are committed to your success," Stoll reassured members.
Due to high demand the PAG webinars, Navigating Risk and Maximising Opportunities to manage 60-Day Dispensing, are now open to all pharmacy owners, whether members or not, and will run on 16 May at 6.30pm AEST and 17 May at 2pm AEST. Register HERE.
Director Steve Kastrinakis said, "I'm disappointed like all pharmacy owners that the 60-Day dispensing initiative is pushing ahead.
"It's critical that we work together and support each other to figure out the best plan of attack to mitigate this risk.
"Our pharmacy teams need us to lead, and our communities need to be able to find solutions to their health issues."
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