Updates

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Opioid Dependence Treatment (ODT) Community Pharmacy Program Rules and webpage now available

June 19, 2023

The ODT Community Pharmacy Program Rules have now been released and information about the rollout of the program is available on the PPA website.

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Extension of transition period following the closure of the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy (AACP)

May 26, 2023

The Department of Health and Aged Care (Department) recently announced an extension to the transition period implemented upon the closure of the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy (AACP). Click 'read article' for further information.

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Take Home Naloxone Product Shortages

May 26, 2023

There is currently a shortage on some naloxone products, therefore you may be experiencing difficulty in sourcing various naloxone products at this time. Click ‘read article’ for more information.

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Announcement of new Community Pharmacy Program

May 10, 2023

The Minister for Health and Aged Care announced a new Opioid Dependence Treatment (ODT) Community Pharmacy Program will commence in 2023. Click 'read article' for further information.

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RPMA Renewal Applications can now be submitted for the 2023/24 financial year

May 1, 2023

The submission window for RPMA renewal applications has opened today and will close on 14 June 2023. In accordance with the RPMA Program Rules, applications received outside this window will not be accepted. Click 'read article' for more information.

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