Pharmacy deal breakthrough after script stand-off · Community pharmacies in Australia will receive $3 billion from the government in a new agreement starting on July 1, ending a dispute over prescription lengths. · The disagreement arose from Labor's decision to double prescription lengths, which led to concerns about dispensing fees. Health Minister Mark Butler stated that the agreement will benefit patients and support the role of community pharmacies in the primary care sector. · Details of the agreement will be made public after final talks between the government and the Pharmacy Guild. · Guild President Trent Twomey expressed optimism that the agreement will enable pharmacies to expand and provide more affordable medicines to patients.