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Tony Abbott strikes $19b deal with pharmacists

John KerinSenior Reporter
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The Abbott government has struck an $18.9 billion deal with pharmacists to dispense taxpayer-subsidised medicine for the next five years.

Full details of the deal could be announced on Monday but industry sources have confirmed a "letter of intent" has been signed that sets out the elements of the deal.

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