MEDIA RELEASE - CSO wholesalers have labelled the Grattan Institute’s latest report on PBS medicine pricing as “a simplistic response to a complex problem”. National Pharmaceutical Services Association (NPSA) Chair and Sigma Pharmaceuticals CEO Mark Hooper said the report released today showed little understanding of the enormous pressure on the … [Read more...]
Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Require a New Funding Mechanism to Ensure Sustainability
MEDIA RELEASE: In filing its formal submission to the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation, the Chairman of NPSA Mr Mark Hooper stated, “The significance of this Review for Pharmaceutical wholesalers and all those who rely on us for medicines supply across the nation cannot be understated, ” he said. “As wholesalers we supply … [Read more...]
When Power Fails Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Surge
MEDIA RELEASE The power failure to the entire State of South Australia yesterday is a telling reminder of the benefits of Australia’s National Medicines Policy and value of the Community Service Obligation which underpins reliable supply of medicines, especially in times of natural disaster or crisis. The people of South Australia, like … [Read more...]
Pharmacy Review Discussion Paper Welcomed
MEDIA RELEASE The NPSA welcomes today’s release of the Discussion Paper - Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation. This Paper comprehensively explores the operation of all aspects of the supply chain, from manufacturers to consumers. While many of the questions posed might be controversial, the process itself should be able to examine all … [Read more...]
Shorten Shadow Ministry Welcomed
MEDIA RELEASE: The nation’s pharmaceutical wholesalers today welcomed the new Shorten Shadow Ministry. NPSA members are a vital part of Australia’s health infrastructure. They are the link between manufacturers of prescription medicines relied on by millions of Australians, and the pharmacies where they are dispensed to patients. NPSA … [Read more...]