World news wrapup: 3 October 2024
UK pharmacist action may see Saturday closing; California vetoes bill to reign in pharmacy benefit managers; Ireland outlines vision for future UK: British pharmacy publication Chemist+Druggist has polled its readers …
The week in review
Pharmacy headlines this week meant a trip around the country, with different jurisdictions expanding scope and defying the federal government on vapes Around the states there was big news in …
Think pertussis, vaccinate, and vaccinate again: expert
With whooping cough cases surging in Australia – and likely to continue growing over the next month or two – pharmacists have a vital role to play, one expert says …
‘Great difficulty in replenishing stocks’ on the 1914 horizon
With the Great War underway, how will medicines supply be affected in the Antipodes? Our September, 1914 edition began with a contribution by an E.F. Lipsham from Adelaide, who noted …
Business as usual: extended OCP supply
The Minns government has announced that more women across NSW will soon be able to access continued supply of their oral contraceptive from a pharmacist Since the oral contraceptive pill …
World News Wrapup: 26 September 2024
Belgrade pharmacists turn out to save their public pharmacy; regional Canadian delivery change means likely medicines delays; US Federal Trade Commission sues pharmacy benefit managers Belgrade, Serbia: Pharmacy workers have …
How you celebrated
How did Australians celebrate World Pharmacists Day? The Pharmacy Guild of Australia produced a video in which leaders from around the country praised pharmacists for their work and wished all …
‘Additional care pathway’ both welcomed and slammed
South Australia has announced a common ailment pharmacy program, but doctors say that “nobody should be surprised if it backfires” SA health minister Chris Picton announced on World Pharmacists Day …
Sustainability key for new specialty practice group
Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has created its 33rd specialty practice group (SPG), which will aim to examine and reduce the environmental impact of health care through hospital pharmacy practice Announced …
Optimising pharmacists’ roles
On World Pharmacists Day (25 September 2024), the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia officially launched the PSA Foundation, supporting excellence in pharmacy practice It aims to do so by providing funding …
‘Thank you for all the crucial work that you do.’
Stakeholders are marking World Pharmacists’ Day by highlighting evolving roles and supporting current ones This year’s theme is “Pharmacists: Meeting global health needs”. Pharmaceutical Society of Australia national president Associate …
Striking pharmacists need award that reflects reality: Simpson
As WA hospital pharmacists enter their second week of industrial action, AdPha warns that future care delivery is under threat Earlier this month (11 September 2024) Health Services Union WA …