YOUR PHARMACY GUIDE TO THE FEDERAL BUDGET 2021-22
It’s been over a year since COVID-19 dramatically entered into our lives and it continues to disrupt the lives of the Australian community and all countries worldwide. What has been recognised amongst this chaos is the integral part that community pharmacy plays in the lives of the everyday person. So, before we get into the juicy details of the Budget, I just wanted to acknowledge the pharmacy industry and what an incredible job they have done in keeping our community safe and healthy over this difficult period.
So now on to the main course! Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, delivered the federal Budget for 2021-22 on 11 May 2021. This Budget is important to understand as it was a windfall for the health sector and there are opportunities for you to look out for that could be made available to your pharmacy. Read on and let’s un-mask the important items you need to be informed about.