On New Year's Day, Katie desperately needed a 24-hour pharmacy. But there are none left in Victoria
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Since January 1, Victorians have no longer had access to any 24-hour pharmacies as cuts to government funding shrink the opening hours at local chemists.

Since January 1, Victorians have no longer had access to any 24-hour pharmacies as cuts to government funding shrink the opening hours at local chemists.

  • Nath@aussie.zone
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    10 months ago

    This one is going to be pure numbers.

    1. How much has the government been paying to subsidise pharmacies so they stay open overnight?
    2. How many people visit pharmacies between midnight and 7am?

    Then, we ask the question: is No. 2 worth the cost of No 1?

    The government thinks not.