Do pharmacies have to accept used vapes?
What are pharmacists’ obligations when it comes to vape disposal – and are there numbers on uptake? Senator Ruston asked a number of questions about the controversial legislation assigning vapes …
The best way to empower pharmacists
The Albanese government will continue to collaborate with the pharmacy sector on scope, says assistant minister “This conference was the first organised by the rebranded AdPha – the name change …
Winner shines a ‘bright light’ on rural and remote health
“Tireless advocate” Susan Trevillian has been named the recipient of the 2024 Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award Susan Trevillian FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, RuralHlth) was honoured by Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) on the …
‘Force in cardiology’ lauded
Adam Livori has been named the winner of the 2024 AdPha Medal of Merit, for advancing care to improve the lives of patients in rural and remote areas Advanced Pharmacy …
Fair pay for full scope: union
Full scope activities need to be remunerated accordingly, says union in responding to the Cormack Review The independent review into scope of practice released last Tuesday (5 Nov 2024) made …
Trailblazer honoured
AdPha has awarded its highest honour to Peter Fowler FANZCAP (CritCare), recognising decades of commitment to the organisation and profession Fowler is known for generously sharing ‘limitless’ clinical knowledge to …
Kindness campaign not enough: union
Employee pharmacists’ union stresses the importance of keeping workers safe Earlier this week (12 November 2024) the AJP reported on a new campaign, “Be Kind in Retail,” devised by a …
What’s next in health for the federal government?
Health minister Mark Butler has foreshadowed new pharmacy agreements and the introduction of e-scripts into public hospitals Speaking at Advanced Pharmacy Australia’s (AdPha) Medicines Management 2024 conference in Adelaide, Butler …
AdPha’s Clinical Pharmacy Standards released
New benchmark for contemporary and emerging pharmacy practices that complete the patient journey in and out of hospital The Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) Clinical Pharmacy Standards have been published, a …
World news wrapup: 14 November 2024
Pharmacists are concerned they may face pressure to prescribe; professional misconduct ruling against Kiwi pharmacist; British pharmacy prepares Paddington for Peru trip Ontario, Canada: Pharmacists are speaking out about their …
Script for ‘go go juice and grumble bum control’
A GP has faced tribunal over his prescribing of vast amounts of drugs of dependence for three patients – including one where a pharmacist had told him of their concerns …
Retail workers suffering ‘serious mental and physical harm’
It’s “critical” that pharmacy workers can get their jobs done in a safe environment, says Guild president A coalition of retail stakeholders including the Pharmacy Guild have banded together to …