We need a leader
Australia needs a Chief Pharmacist, pharmacy needs to play a more central health care role and get greater access to vaccinations, PSA says A more visible, central presence for pharmacy …
Guild boosts parties’ coffers
The Guild has again shown itself to be a giant among political donors, significantly boosting its contribution to Labor in the last financial year The Australian Electoral Commission has released …
Recognised by the nation
Community and hospital pharmacists honoured for their contributions to the nation Geoff Pritchard, head of the Sydney Olympics pharmacy, was among the cast of community and hospital pharmacists who gained …
A profession of honour
PSA and Guild leaders and leading academics top a huge cast of pharmacy Australia Day honours recipients A bumper cast of pharmacists has been named in this year’s Australia Day …
Get things moving
Pharmacy groups back moves to make Viagra available over the counter, but AMA questions checklist approach to treatment Leading pharmacy groups have backed a proposal to allow pharmacists to supply …
Top of the tree
A bumper field of 2019 Pharmacy of the Year finalists has been revealed There are six contenders for pharmacy’s top prize: Pharmacy of the Year, for 2019. The six finalists, …
Pollies to speak to the profession
Both Greg Hunt and Catherine King confirmed as speakers at APP2019 Both Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt and opposition Health Spokesperson Catherine King have confirmed they will be attending, and …
A sporting feast
Pharmacy cricket hits the halls of greatness with scholarships awarded and former Aussie captains speaking from the heart A brilliant and honest speech by former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke …
Crisis management
Does pharmacy have a role in disaster health management? Australian researchers think so The role of pharmacists in health care management in a disaster situation has been traditionally low, but …
The top 10
What were the 10 most-clicked stories on our website over the holiday season? Here are the 10 most-clicked stories on the AJP website from 1 December 2018 till 10 January …
Don’t hold your breath
Uncertainty is rife about the role of pharmacists in the treatment of bad breath, and most of the profession feel their education is lacking in this area, a new study …
World News Wrapup: 10 January 2019
ED cream mistakenly prescribed for dry eye; pharmacy staff keep Irish Minister safe; cigarette sales banned in New York pharmacies Glasgow, UK: A Glasgow woman suffered chemical injuries after being …