Vaccination audits in NSW
Last week NSW Health announced it would undertake quality assurance audits to gain a greater understanding of pharmacist compliance with the NSW Pharmacist Vaccination Standards. PDL has issued an update …
An ‘exciting, nerve-wracking’ change
E-scripts are making a huge impact on the sector, and while some pharmacies have reported teething problems, Tasmanian pharmacist Christine Timms says her experience has been generally positive Being one …
Electronic prescriptions – hurdles still to jump
Pharmacy needs to get several elements right to be truly ready for ePrescriptions, writes Paul Jones As a community pharmacist working on a daily basis, electronic prescriptions (ePrescriptions) are one …
7CPA: not everything is as it seems
Is the 7CPA merely a case of community pharmacy retaining the ‘status quo’? Or does it offer the opportunity for a broader future? Bruce Annabel and Mal Scrymgeour investigate Portuguese …
Privacy: into the breach
What can pharmacists do if there is an accidental breach of a patient’s privacy? PDL has some advice Principal Kellie Dell’Oro and Solicitor Jeremy Smith of Meridian Lawyers have penned …
Changing your pharmacy name?
Don’t forget that you need regulatory approval at both a state and federal level, says Sarah Stoddart Changing the name of your pharmacy can be an exciting time. It might …
The rent outlook
What impact is the pandemic having on pharmacy rents? Phil Chapman gives the latest developments, and casts his eyes to the future The half-way mark of the government’s original pandemic …
A student’s reflection
Pharmacist and PhD candidate Dimi Hoppe contemplates the research journey and ‘thinking outside the box’ I can’t help but notice the similarities between the research journey and the mythological hero’s …
Spreading the message
A community pharmacist talks about his role in spreading the message about vaccination Irfan Hashmi, the owner of TerryWhite Cumberland Park and a chain of six pharmacies – Aussie Discount …
The road to success
It’s important to develop healthy habits to boost your pharmacy’s marketing strategies. Sarah Rendell provides some tips Habits are vital when it comes to marketing. On average it takes up …
The usual suspects
One group of experts looks at common causes of incidents leading to harm or complaint PDL has issued a practice alert to its members outlining a number of medicines commonly …
Buying and selling in a pandemic
How is COVID-19 affecting the pharmacy sales market? Natalie Sirianni provides an update on the situation Firstly, I would like to say a big thank you to all pharmacists for …