Pharmacist conflicts of interest and 'up-selling' patients flagged in major federal government review

By Kate Aubusson
Updated August 15 2016 - 8:09pm, first published July 28 2016 - 8:08pm
Pharmacists could face restrictions on the type of products they sell under potential reform measures canvassed in a review.  Photo: Virginia Star
Pharmacists could face restrictions on the type of products they sell under potential reform measures canvassed in a review. Photo: Virginia Star
Health Minister Sussan Ley launched the pharmacy review in 2015 as part of a $18.9 billion agreement with the sector.   Photo: Andrew Meares
Health Minister Sussan Ley launched the pharmacy review in 2015 as part of a $18.9 billion agreement with the sector. Photo: Andrew Meares

Pharmacists could see their PBS funding cut if they don't limit the space they devote to retail products, and restrictions put on the types of products they sell under potential reform measures canvassed by a major federal government review.

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