Pharmacist prescribing welcomed, but changes to phased dispensing may affect vulnerable patients
When phased dispensing is gone, vulnerable patients such as older people or those with reading difficulties or mobility issues may struggle to safely manage their medications. Picture: iStock
Vulnerable people such as those with dementia or literacy struggles will lose out under the Government’s agreement with pharmacists announced last week, but young families will benefit.
This mixed assessment of the Community Pharmacy Agreement 2025 is emerging as pharmacists around the country discuss the deal.
