‘Giving three tablets is nothing’
It’s the most expensive jurisdiction in which to see a GP – yet hospital patients are discharged with as little as a couple of days’ worth of medication Olivia Collenette, …
‘No person should be subject to abuse in doing their job’
One state is examining strengthening its sentencing for assaults against frontline health and retail workers, in a move welcomed by pharmacists The Tasmanian government has opened consultation on an amendment …
‘Really robust’ collaboration trial hoped to set standard
Researchers aim to help set collaborating prescribing practices as Australia’s expected standard of care, with a new project on reducing hospital medication errors Pharmacists are partnering with patients and doctors …
Minister ‘blown away’ by response to 24-7 pharmacy
In its first week, more than 440 South Australians have sought advice from South Australia’s first 24-7 pharmacy after hours A total of 384 people visited the Norwood National Pharmacies …
Palliative care call
Investment in a community pharmacy initiative would help ensure priority access to palliative medicines and personal care supplies after hours, one group says As part of its 2024-5 pre-Budget submission, …
Short-staffed pharmacists burning out, services slashed
Amid a continued staff shortage at Royal Hobart Hospital’s pharmacy department, programs like Partnered Pharmacist Medication Charting are being slashed – putting patients at risk The Health and Community Services …
‘A great showcase to other pharmacists’
A credentialed pharmacist and diabetes educator, a former Territory Guild president and not one but two outstanding early career pharmacists have been honoured by the PSA The Pharmaceutical Society of …
Tassie expands pharmacy services to UTI treatment
Tasmania is the latest jurisdiction to allow community pharmacists to supply treatment for uncomplicated UTIs The Tasmanian government has announced that pharmacists will be able to provide the treatment from …
The week in review
From competition to industrial relations legislation to wondering what’s going on with the 8CPA…it’s a busy time in the pharmacy sector The Labor federal government passed its “closing the loopholes” …
Vaccination: lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic
The pandemic changed everything when it comes to vaccination by pharmacists. So where are we at now? By Jala Moushi The role of pharmacists has evolved from traditional medication dispensers …
Move will address ‘large power imbalance’: union
The new “right to disconnect” legislation will protect pharmacists from work “creep” into the rest of their lives, says one pharmacy group Leon Yap, honorary chairperson for the Pharmacy Division, …
‘Keeping the chemist in his proper place’
It’s 1894, and the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy looks from the colonies to England to consider a vexed issue: prescribing chemists Between a discussion of “botanic practitioners” and their concerns …