The week in review
Politics have played a strong role in this week’s events in the pharmacy sector… In employment news, Professional Pharmacists Australia told us that wage theft was ‘rampant‘ and urged the …
Docs swallow Lego… for science
University of Melbourne researcher Dr Andrew Tagg and some paediatrician colleagues looked at how long it takes Lego to exit the digestive system “Children frequently ingest coins (generally with minimal reported …
Supercars champ helps people with diabetes
Amcal General Manager Brian Tomlin has praised Supercars driver Jack Perkins for helping to destigmatise diabetes Mr Perkins has also helped encourage those with the condition to live without embarrassment …
Australia family friendlier
From 1 December, employees across all industries including pharmacy will have greater access to flexible work The Fair Work Commission’s four-yearly review of modern awards – Family Friendly Work Arrangements …
‘It’s been a big year.’
Pharmacy Guild national president George Tambassis has outlined some of 2018’s highlights for community pharmacy Politicians from the Coalition Government, Labor and the Greens all showed support for the Pharmacy …
Wage theft ‘running rampant’
The employee pharmacists’ union has spoken out on wage theft, urging pharmacists to keep an eye on their wages and conditions Professional Pharmacists’ Australia (PPA) this week congratulated the Andrews …
‘Unprovoked attack’ had consequences
A man who hit and kicked a pharmacist is now facing deportation An Indian-born man’s offences, including assaulting a pharmacist who observed a shoplifting, were “numerous and repeated,” the Administrative …
What’s next for Victoria?
Victoria has a new Health Minister in Jenny Mikakos, who has been welcomed to the role by the Guild and PSA Jenny Mikakos will take on the vital role of …
World news wrapup: 29 November 2018
US pharmacist charged with secretly recording people; New York pharmacist critical after shooting; lack of regulation causing havoc in Nigeria Portland, Oregon: A pharmacist has been indicted on 71 charges …
An ongoing struggle: the obesity dilemma
Is being overweight or obese really just a matter of personal responsibility – and if not, how can health stakeholders help people lose weight? Megan Haggan investigates Australian waistlines are …
Greens leader calls for funding transparency
The Greens are taking a plan to the 2019 election to fund dispensing fees for patients using the methadone program The party’s leader, Senator Richard Di Natale, also told the …
Underlined: extending the 6CPA
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has alluded to extending the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement, at last night’s Guild Parliamentary Dinner Guild members and industry stakeholders, as well as a number of …