‘Hospital pharmacy has never stood still, and neither can we’
The rebranding of Advanced Pharmacy Australia has generated “important conversations” about the “evolution of identity,” the organisation says Advanced Pharmacy Australia (formerly the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia) has …
Dry eye: the hidden burden
Whether the cause is environmental or medicines-related, pharmacists are in an excellent position to help patients suffering from dry eye. Megan Haggan investigates Key points: Dry eye is very common, …
The week in review
What a week! Between the Chemist Warehouse-Sigma merger and the scope of practice review report, it was a huge few days in the pharmacy sector This week the ACCC announced …
Worst whooping cough year since vaccines introduced
“You’re doing a good job,” one infectious diseases expert says to pharmacists, encouraging them to help in the fight against whooping cough Australia is currently enduring its largest whooping cough …
‘Between the two there was no compromise’
The AJP goes back to the 1950s with historic legislation being passed in Victoria, to allow Friendly Societies to dispense – plus price-cutting, antibiotic stewardship and the likely outlawing of …
Professional misconduct possibility probed in child assault case
A pharmacist has faced tribunal after she pleaded guilty to a count of assault against her child, whom she hit a number of times with a coat hanger The pharmacist …
Credentialed pharmacists wanted
Pharmacists are being asked to take part in a post-hospitalisation medicines review study Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) is inviting local pharmacists to join …
TWC tackles whooping cough
TerryWhite Chemmart has announced a five-year partnership with the Immunisation Foundation of Australia The group says this solidifies a commitment to raise awareness about key vaccinations that protect children and …
‘This is advanced pharmacy’
‘It is simply not sustainable to expand pharmacists’ scope without uplifting technicians,” says one leading pharmacist Advanced Pharmacy Australia’s Tom Simpson says recommendations in the scope of practice review report …
World news wrapup: 7 November 2024
CVS pharmacist breaks down, saying “I can’t be a punching bag anymore;” pharmacy take on UK Covid inquiry; Indian pharmacist arrested on murder charge US: A TikTok user has reportedly …
Pharmacists just say no to vapes
The AJP asked readers whether their pharmacies were stocking vapes – and the response was overwhelmingly negative As reported by the AJP, the issue of selling over-the-counter vapes has been …
The week in review
Pharmacists responded to the federal government’s report on Covid-19, while the issue of pay comes up…again This week the Covid-19 Response Inquiry Report was revealed, noting Australia’s comparative success in …