Care does not change purely on age: Hawthorne
Many people providing services to older people have implicit, rather than explicit, ageist beliefs, one stakeholder says – but a leading consultant pharmacist says there’s a growing understanding that age …
‘This is the hill I’m willing to die on.’
How should GP pharmacists be paid? One pioneer in the area says it’s vital that Workforce Incentive Program payments are “quarantined” specifically for them Brooke Shelly, GP pharmacist at the …
World news wrapup: 10 August 2023
Canadian pharmacist struck off after giving methadone to patient friend; UK locum suspended after inappropriate behaviour; Syrian meds cost spike St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador: A pharmacist has been found …
Butler spruiks pharmacy changes
“Australian pharmacies are strong and resilient,” says the Health Minister in a new statement about Labor’s plans for the community pharmacy sector Health Minister Mark Butler has released an opinion …
‘Shame on you, Labor!’
One Senator has labelled the Health Minister’s behaviour intransigent over 60-day dispensing, saying the policy “boggles the brain” Western Australian Senator Linda Reynolds has spoken out against the Albanese Government’s …
‘You understood that what you were doing was very wrong’
A pharmacist defended himself against an armed robber by hitting him with a stool – but has suffered long-lasting consequences, a court has heard The County Court of Victoria has …
‘We cannot keep doing more with less’
PSA has set out its wish list for the 8CPA, welcoming early negotiations and warning of the need for certainty On Monday (7 August 2023), Health Minister Mark Butler said …
Pharmacy assistant took S8s for sale on the streets
The NSW Health Care Complaints Commission has issued a prohibition order against a pharmacy assistant who misappropriated S8 and S4 medicines – with the help of a pharmacist In 2021, …
Top locum, intern named
Grace Quach has been awarded the 2023 PSA MIMS Intern Pharmacist of the Year The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has announced the 2023 Intern Pharmacist of the Year and Locum …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in pharmacy, as many head to Sydney for PSA2023 In NSW, chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant has announced an expansion of the pharmacist UTI …
UTI trial expanding
The NSW UTI trial is about to be expanded, based on its success A statement from NSW Health says that thousands of women are set to benefit from timely access …
Top pharmacists named
A multi-award-winning Canberra pharmacist has just been named Pharmacist of the Year The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has announced the recipients of its 2023 Excellence Awards. Alongside award sponsor Symbion, …