$10k boost for Tassie’s public hospital pharmacists
Patients are being let down by pharmacy workforce shortages – but in a bid to attract and keep pharmacists, a new initiative will see them paid $10k Guy Barnett, Tasmania’s …
‘Some pretty extravagant claims have been made’
Ethics, “neurotic housewives” abusing laxatives and a crackdown on medicines advertising: in this week’s look at pharmacy history, we’re living in the 70s May 1974 was a busy month for …
Shortages a ‘major vulnerability’
Some specialists are only finding out about medicines shortages when alerted by pharmacists, patients or social media In its submission to the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s consultation on medicines shortages, the …
Achoo: advice for navigating cough and cold season
The cough and cold category is the perfect opportunity to tailor treatment and self-care advice, differentiating the pharmacy from other retailers, writes Leanne Philpott KEY POINTS: Adults have on average …
‘Intolerable and unsatisfactory’
Is it “Bolshevik” to stay open late? Our 1924 edition had some thoughts… “Referring to early closing, whether we pharmacists compare unfavourably with the self-sacrificing dentist or the heroic estate …
Budget 2024-5: SHPA reacts
SHPA welcomes wins for First Nations people and older Australians as cost-of-living budget improves medicines access The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) is celebrating a Budget measure that …
Hospital pharmacists respond to misleading titles query
It’s understandable that doctor groups have asked for clarification about recognition of advanced pharmacy practice, says a leading pharmacist The Australian Medical Association has reached out to the Society of …
‘That perception is one of the biggest things I’m fighting to change’
They have an “inherited malignant” condition that’s often unfairly deemed to be their own fault – but this pharmacist and her colleagues are helping them take back control It was …
World news wrapup: 16 May 2024
NZ pharmacies investigated over vaccinations; another sentence over 2012 US fungal meningitis case; Nigerian pharmacists allege harassment South Island, New Zealand: Three South Island pharmacies are under investigation following reports …
Appeal knocked back after cannabis theft
A young person has escaped conviction after they stole more than $200,000 worth of medicinal cannabis from a pharmacy The Courier Mail reports that alongside six other people armed with …
Much-needed relief
The stakeholder organisations react to the 2024-5 Budget The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia: PSA says it welcomes the freeze on indexation for at least a year ensuring that the cost …
Poll: Budget 2024-5
There’s no doubt that there’s a lot going on in the pharmacy sector right now. But does the 2024-5 Federal Budget address any of your concerns? It’s been billed as …