Major milestones in pharmacy this year

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Major milestones in pharmacy this year

Jonathan
Chilton-Towle
What a year 2023
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2023 was a huge year for pharmacy. Jonathan Chilton-Towle looks back at the biggest events

Universal prescription fee removal, THE BIGGEST CHANGE for pharmacy this year was undoubtably the universal removal of the $5 prescription fee from 1 July. The fee has long been a bar, Des Bailey and staff, Des Bailey, owner of Selwyn Village Pharmacy in Christchurch, welcomes the end of the $5 copayment. Pictured are technician Roanne Bryson, Mr Bailey,