The regulatory dilemma
November 1946, and in the aftermath of World War 2, regulators are wondering what to do with the wonder drug, Penicillin, while pharmacists call for national legislative uniformity Meanwhile, pharmacy …
Pharmacy in the spotlight
Pharmacist notifications during 2020/21 were on par with those of other health professions, while AHPRA says all but two recommendations to improve notifier safety now implemented A total of 634 …
Pharmacy in the future
Consumers group boss lays out the framework for what patients will expect from pharmacy Patients being registered with one pharmacist, and upskilling the profession to meet patients’ needs around greater …
Craig Kelly gets the spoon
Craig Kelly was a runaway winner of the 2021 Bent Spoon Award in a year with a bigger than usual cast of nominees for the Australia Skeptics annual ‘award’ While …
A slight to pharmacy
Prime Minister Morrison chooses to receive his booster shot from a GP clinic, adding insult to existing pharmacy concerns over low vax remuneration Prime Minister Scott Morrison has chosen to …
Pharmacists held in high regard
Pharmacists were rated as the fourth most ethical profession on Australia, finishing ahead of GPs in the latest Australian Ethics Index A large nationwide survey has rated pharmacists as Australia’s …
The top ten
What were our readers looking at over over the previous month? Legal and regulatory issues and anger at other professions criticisms of pharmacy were amongst the topics topping the list …
What you said
Calls for dispensing machines to be located in GP surgeries, concerns over low graduate pay, and growing evidence of cough medicine misuse were among the issues prompting a flood of …
Under-12 vax coming to pharmacy?
Pharmacy on the agenda for delivering primary school age COVID vaccinations, but states may be a stumbling block Pharmacies are being considered by the Federal Department of Health as prime …
Dragging the chain on vaping rules
Senate hears which state continues to require pharmacies to have a tobacco license to supply vaping products, while the first fine for inappropriate promotion is issued The first fine has …
Blue sky for API
Wholesaler says vaccines, less restrictions and the demise of Pfizer Direct mean growth lies ahead for it and its pharmacy franchises Pharmacy wholesaler API says its retail businesses – Priceline …
Protecting the bush
Regional pharmacies lauded for their work, as MP congratulates Guild and other retailers for their commitment to community health MPs have stated their acknowledgment of the work of pharmacists in …