‘Don’t omit the negatives.’
Western Australia’s Matthew Rawlins has been honoured for his contribution and leadership in infectious diseases and hospital antimicrobial stewardship Mr Rawlins was given the prestigious Society of Hospital Pharmacists of …
Advice from a former ‘aimless loser’
The winner of this year’s SHPA Medal of Merit says his career started when he was a graduate who wasn’t interested in pharmacy… but now, he hopes to inspire the …
Medical dominance: what can help?
Pharmacists who experience dismissal and denigration from doctors may find their performance affected… and young, female community pharmacists may be particularly at risk A paper presented at the Society of …
2020: a pivotal year for pharmacy
The SHPA has unveiled its new vision for realising an advanced pharmacy profession, which lists six Innovation Principles, following praise for hospital pharmacists from the Health Minister “2020 is shaping …
‘Don’t let this happen to anyone else.’
Steve Morris, the recipient of the SHPA’s Fred J. Boyd award, has issued a challenge to his fellow pharmacists Adj A/Prof Morris, the CEO of NPS MedicineWise and former chief …
New-look handbook
Coinciding with its 30 year anniversary, the National Asthma Council Australia has launched a new look Australian Asthma Handbook website as part of a broader brand revitalisation As part of …
World news wrapup: 14 November 2019
Pharmacy worker snapped pics of colleagues, wrote violent fantasies about them; prolific pharmacy burglars charged; homeless former pharmacist helped by another pharmacist Manchester, England: A pharmacy worker who admitted to …
Naloxone barrier
Stigma related to illicit drug use is preventing some people from accessing the life-saving overdose medicine naloxone, new research shows La Trobe Professor Suzanne Fraser said naloxone is proven to …
Pilot pill testing now: coroner
A fixed location pill testing site run by a pharmacist was among several options considered during a recent inquest into six deaths at music festivals The inquest investigated the deaths …
Social media: the common pitfalls
AHPRA and the National Boards have released a new guide to help registered health practitioners understand and meet their obligations on social media The guide reminds practitioners that when interacting …
Chemist Warehouse’s biggest event of the year
Singles Day has again been “huge” for Chemist Warehouse, as a spokesperson for the discount giant dismisses Israel rumours as “fake news” November 11 is a shopping holiday which has …
Blooms reduces risk for mums in Zambia
Blooms The Chemist has just helped build a new maternity ward to help local women in Zambia The project is the latest in Blooms’ initiatives undertaken as part of its …