Australia’s potentially inappropriate medicines listed
Australia’s medicines landscape is “unique” – which is why researchers have put together a list of 16 risky medicines to look out for Dr Kate Wang, of the School of …
VAD taskforce for Canberra
Following its “extensive” 2023 consultation, the ACT government is setting up a voluntary assisted dying implementation taskforce The Barr government said in a media release on Thursday [8 February 2024] …
‘Unthinkable’ GP process for some on hospital discharge: SHPA
An independent, five-year, nationally consistent Hospital Pharmacy Agreement is needed for Australia, says one group In its pre-Budget submission, the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia makes a series of …
Are intern evaluations objective?
One researcher is looking into how entrustable professional activities are used to support competency development in intern pharmacists “Teaching and precepting are key roles in being a pharmacist,” says Tarik …
World news wrapup: 8 February 2024
Common ailments service leaves frontline pharmacists in tricky situation; empty pharmacy shelves in Gaza; Amazon cutting back pharmacy jobs UK: The UK’s Pharmacists Defence Association has criticised the way the …
SA pharmacy reports first 24/7 night success
More than 40 South Australians sought help from the state’s first 24-hour pharmacy on its opening night “Our first night of 24/7 trade has gone smoothly with our pharmacist reporting …
Employer audit reveals unregistered pharmacist
A pharmacist let his registration lapse and practised for four months before his employer caught him Ahpra has issued a statement about a man who has been prosecuted for holding …
SA’s 24-7 pharmacy initiative launched
A National Pharmacies store is the first to extend its hours to 24/7 under South Australia’s new access initiative The National Pharmacies store in Norwood was officially opened by the …
New iron deficiency anaemia handbook
New guidance for pharmacists to manage symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia has been published The guidance, which includes supporting self-care and prevention of the condition is shared in a new handbook published …
The week in review
A new award is launched, there’s a focus on the NIPVIP, plus politics is on pharmacy’s mind, with a host of pre-Budget submissions and a look at donations We learned …
‘Alarming’ lack of understanding on pharmacist mental health role
Pharmacy consumers are quite good at spotting the signs of depression – but they’re not engaging with mental health campaigns, and are unaware of the role community pharmacists can play …
Pharmacist unlikely to repeat conduct: tribunal
A tribunal has told a pharmacist he can continue to practice, after he stole medicines from his employer and altered records The pharmacist’s case has been heard by the Queensland …