It is a war fought in column-inches, with the battle for control of the pharmacy floor most apparent in the volley of media releases hurled from the opposing trenches of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and the Pharmacy Guild.
But while public announcements reflect significant friction between the political ruling bodies of medicine and pharmacy as each group closes ranks to protect its own patch, anecdotal evidence suggests that relationships between the hands-on health practitioners are actually quite smooth.
"There is no place for petty turf wars at the community level," says Yeppoon-based community pharmacist Bruce Elliot, named 2009 Young Pharmacist of the Year.
"Community health is about patient outcomes and working together to make sure your customers are getting...
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