Shortage continues
New notification of ‘tight supply’ of EpiPens, as stock shortages continue The TGA has renewed its advice about continuing issues with the supply of EpiPens in Australia. In the latest …
Is bush pharmacy better?
What are the differences between rural and urban pharmacy practice? Australian researchers have reviewed the evidence There is little evidence of real difference in pharmacy practice between rural and urban …
The good old days!
Pharmacy regulations stuck in the “horse and buggy” era, report claims The changing nature of community pharmacy ownership and structure has not been met by similar updates to regulation of …
Show us the money
Remuneration solutions are crucial if pharmacy is to achieve its potential: Jackson Funding mechanisms need to be found or developed if community pharmacy is to reach its potential in terms …
A seat at the table
Broaden the agreement to reflect the true scope of pharmacy, PSA leaders say The Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement represents an opportunity to broaden the dialogue between pharmacy and government and …
Pharmacy’s shining lights
Inspirational leaders of the profession honoured at PSA Excellence Awards Three leading pharmacists have been given the profession’s highest individual honours at PSA18 in Sydney today. John Jackson was chosen …
The future setters
It’s the last chance to have your say in nominating your choices for the people who are leading pharmacy into the future We’ve been inundated with a range of nominations …
A case for change
Chris Brooker takes a look at the future of pharmacy Have you ever considered what stress coopers (the profession, not the excellent South Australian brewery) must have been under as …
Throwing it all away
Pharmacists falling short on knowledge of negative environmental effects of drugs, study finds Pharmacists require more information themselves on the negative impacts of pharmaceuticals on the environment if they are to take …
Dung & discounts!
An unusual story tops the list of our 10 most read stories during the previous month Chemist Warehouse and pharmacist misconduct once again dominate the list of the 10 most …
Medication misadventure
“I don’t know why I need to be on all these”: study reveals patient medicine confusion A new Australian study has highlighted the vital role played by pharmacists, especially non-dispensing …
Pharmacy ownership rules “irrelevant”
Chemist Warehouse’s market power is leaving existing rules exposed, national newspaper claims The recent deal between the My Chemist/Chemist Warehouse Group and EBOS Group has revealed both the market power …