Updates

DAA Base Cap Increases from 4 January 2021

The Department of Health have advised that the weekly base cap has doubled from 30 to 60 DAA services per week. These changes are effective from 4 January 2021.

Community pharmacy COVID-19 vaccine rollout EOI

All section 90 community pharmacies are invited to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to participate in the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine to priority populations from Phase 2A onwards of the national rollout strategy. The EOI process will be managed by the Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA) on behalf of the Department of Health.

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2021 Pharmacy Scholarship applications are now open

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ELS Program Update

The Pharmacy Programs Administrator advises that it has extended its service agreement with LocumCo in respect of the Emergency Locum Service (ELS) funded under 7CPA.

COVID-19 HMS and Telehealth Extension

The COVID-19 Home Medicines Service and the ability to conduct medication management reviews by telehealth has been extended.