‘Don’t take any notice of the grumpies of the world’
It’s 1935, and in between a campaign against tuberculosis and another against chain stores, one pharmacist took on the subject of the “synthetic flapper” In our March, 1935 edition, the …
Healthcare emissions could triple by 2025
Australia is a high producer of health-related greenhouse gas emissions – how can pharmacists help? “Empowering safe and sustainable use of medicines” is the theme for this year’s MedsAware Deprescribing …
A wave of positive change
Reducing unnecessary medicines creates a “ripple effect” which can positively impact not only patients, but the environment, says one leading pharmacist Around MedsAware: Deprescribing Week 2025 (10-16 March), the AJP …
Poll: How medicines shortages affect you
The health minister may have announced a scheme to shield Australia from shortages when it comes to IV fluids, but many other shortages remain. How are they affecting you? The …
‘Once in a generation opportunity’ draws near
With the new Aged Care Act set to go live in only a couple of months, it’s imperative that pharmacists be financially supported to help people ageing at home, experts …
‘We will no longer be hostage to overseas supply’
Local IV fluid manufacture will help address “crippling” shortages, say leading pharmacists On Wednesday, March 5, federal health minister Mark Butler announced investment in an expansion of Australia’s onshore manufacturing …
World news wrapup: 6 March 2025
Pharmacist suspended after calling patient a “nutter;” new program to ease NZ’s “incredible stress” in sector; Finland cuts medicines prices Willaston, Merseyside: The UK’s Chemist+Druggist has reported on the case …
Go-getters win at sim pharmacy game
Women got together to compete to buy community pharmacies, and beat their opponents in business – but it was all in good fun Women in pharmacy came from all around …
‘Excellence isn’t defined by location’
Advanced Pharmacy Australia has released its strategic plan to 2030, addressing top member priorities AdPha describes Yindyamarra 2030 as a forward vision for pharmacy based in and around Australian hospitals …
My mistake: pharmacists, the second victims of errors
How are pharmacists impacted when they make a mistake in a professional capacity—and what can they do to regain their confidence? Megan Haggan investigates Nobody is immune to making errors—and …
Fallout, flashburn and pharmacy
It’s the 1950s and the pharmacy outlook is bright… possibly too bright, given our concerns over an incipient atom bomb attack In our February, 1955 edition we had some handy …
Clinical handover reduces risk
Doctors and pharmacists have teamed up to tackle one of the trickiest times for patient safety Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) have …