The Australian Medical Association has slammed a partnership between health insurer Bupa and TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacies involving new services and a health app as an attack on general practice, even before the official announcement.

The “strategic partnership” is due to be launched in May and will provide Bupa's four million health fund members with a range of initiatives and “a health app aimed at providing significant value and personalised care” from TerryWhite Chemmart (TWCM) pharmacies around Australia.