The week in review
We heard about pharmacists doing it tough this week, while there was talk about further changes to help financially support them Pharmacies had challenges to face: we heard from Sue …
Anti-vaxxer abuses pharmacy staff in ‘death shot’ rant
Health workers in public hospitals have protection from abusive members of the public – but community pharmacy is left vulnerable, says a pharmacist who was recently targeted by anti-vaxxers Staff …
World news wrapup: 25 January 2024
Pharmacist snooped in ex-partner’s medical records; “Harmacy” documentary to showcase profession’s challenges; new NZ CWH raises concerns Joliette, Québec: A former pharmacy co-owner has been banned from practising after he …
Pharmacist voices wanted on women’s pain
Women’s pain is often overlooked, says the Victorian government – and its decision to launch an inquiry has been welcomed by pharmacists The Listening to Women’s Voices survey showed that …
Pharmacies plunged ‘into the dark ages’ but rise to the occasion
Pharmacists and their staff slept on the floor of stores to keep generators fueled, to save their stock and help their patients during Western Australia’s extended blackouts Pharmacies across parts …
PM spruiks double dispensing savings
Nearly two million 60-day scripts were dispensed up to the end of 2023 – but pharmacists say there’s another way to improve medicines affordability Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and health …
Wildcard winner named
The Pharmacy Student of the Year Wildcard entry has been awarded to McKinlay Nolan from the University of Tasmania The award was announced on Friday (19 January) evening at the …
The week in review
Another week in Australian pharmacy, and more discussion of the 8CPA and working conditions CAPS continues to express its concerns about the state of the community pharmacy sector, with often-spokesperson …
Pharmacist messaged ‘vulnerable, single women’ with sex requests
The Pharmacy Board has named a pharmacist who was disqualified for 12 months for his unprofessional behaviour with three female patients, as well as inappropriate dispensing Late last year the …
Make RSV jab accessible: Sim
The new RSV vaccine is welcome, but steps need to be taken to ensure it reaches those who need it, says a leading pharmacist Following the approval of a new …
Poll: Your biggest issue in 2024
2023 was a huge year in pharmacy – what’s on your agenda in 2024? As the PSA’s Fei Sim told the AJP Podcast, 2023 was a “monumental year” in the …
Pharmacists evaluate the GEDI way
Emergency departments may be “chaotic environments,” but they also provide an opportunity for pharmacists to identify potentially inappropriate prescribing in older patients New data published in the Journal of Pharmacy …