New Pharmacy Laws Could Entrench Big Players: RACGP

The new laws keep limits on pharmacy ownership that only allows pharmacists to own individual stores.

A Pharmacy in southside of Brisbane is seen on May 14, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

New pharmacy laws in Queensland will create barriers for patients seeking more affordable medicine and entrench bigger operators, according to the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP).

The state government passed the Pharmacy Business Ownership Bill on March 22, which seeks to replace the outdated Pharmacy Business Ownership Act established in 2001.