Why pharmacists are leaving the profession
One pharmacist has spoken out in the mainstream media about the abuse received by members of the profession – and how he’s trying to cover the shortfall WholeLife Pharmacy and …
Mandatory pharmacy discharge review suggested
A pre-discharge pharmacy review could have led to a different outcome for a man who died of haemorrhagic stroke, a coroner’s court has heard Deputy State Coroner Jacqui Hawkins made …
Stoush over UTI trial ethics
The Pharmacy Guild has again exchanged fire over the controversial Queensland UTI trial, saying the AMA is making up claims Pharmacy Guild Queensland branch president Chris Owen has described a …
New head for the PSA
The PSA has elected a new national president – the first woman to lead the organisation The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s National Board met on Thursday and unanimously elected WA …
World news wrapup: 16 June 2022
Growing violence against UK pharmacists has them worried; “kick in the guts” for Kiwi independents as big discounters move in; US pharmacist founds “Uber Eats” of vaccination UK: Violence against …
Pay rise still a ‘real decline’ in pharmacist wage
Pharmacists are still missing out when it comes to pay and conditions, says one stakeholder, despite the Fair Work decision The Fair Work Commission has cited the “sharp rise” in …
Pharmacist to be sentenced for DV and arson
Two attempted murder charges against a pharmacist have been dropped, while he pleaded guilty to setting fire to his partner’s home In May 2021, Curtis Shea Mickan was arrested and …
The week in review
We looked at several interesting studies this week, as flu jabs (and incident reports) grow Researchers from the University of Western Australia and Curtin University looked at the support available …
‘Swiss cheese-like failures’ in PPE experience
Less than half of Australia’s frontline health workers say they had formal training on using PPE… and reported widespread bullying over the issue Researchers from Monash University aimed to examine …
Fake RATs being sold
Some consumers may be using RATs not approved in Australia, which may not work as expected The TGA has issued a warning to the general public, urging people to only …
Wizard expands presence in regional WA
Pharmacy of the Year 2022 finalist and Wizard Pharmacy franchisee Elise Wheadon has celebrated the grand opening of her two new pharmacies in the regional town of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia …
Comments roundup
What have AJP readers been saying about pharmacy news this week? The news that the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy is working towards no longer charging re-accreditation fees from 1 …