State Budget Submission 2022-23
Our health system is breaking under the pressure of a decade of neglect and under-investment, particularly in the crucial areas of general practice and obstetrics. Once seen as a world-leader in health care, our public hospital system and workforce is overburdened, stressed and fatigued and patients are suffering. Opportunities for health prevention and cost savings are also being continually lost.
Stop North Queensland Pharmacy Pilot
Pharmacy trial puts profits ahead of patients
The Queensland Government’s decision to push ahead with its dangerous plan to allow retail pharmacists in North Queensland to diagnose and prescribe for a range of serious conditions shows a blatant disregard for patient safety.
QScript
Every two minutes an Australian is hospitalised because of prescription medicines.
Prescription medicines are available to prevent, manage, treat and cure disease, but statistics show that certain prescription medicines are commonly a cause of considerable physical, mental and social harms. Deaths and harm caused by prescription medicines are significant public health issues.