Managing e-scripts remains a challenge
Consumers and health professionals report challenges in managing token-based electronic prescriptions Data from the Australian Digital Health Agency’s (ADHA’s) National Electronic Prescribing Survey reveals that patients, prescribers and pharmacists are …
High flying pharmacist takes to Canberra sky
Capital Chemist-branded balloon takes off as part of the Enlighten Canberra festival Pharmacist and hot air balloon pilot, Amanda Galbraith, is once again flying high over Canberra as part of …
Rural pharmacy needs metropolitan support
Short-staffed rural community and hospital pharmacies need urgent support, Victoria’s Rural Pharmacy Liaison Officer, Emily Griffin, says Steps need to be taken to address pharmacy workforce shortages in rural areas …
Labor has responsibility to deliver 8CPA: CAPS
“Ripped up” 7CPA must be replaced, pharmacy advocacy group says Health Minister, Mark Butler, may shun the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s annual conference this week, the Community and Pharmacy Support …
CWH/Sigma announcement expected in June
ACCC opens consultation on Chemist Warehouse Group’s proposed merger with Sigma Healthcare Stakeholders are being invited to have their say on the proposed merger of Chemist Warehouse (CWH) and Sigma …
8CPA negotiations in ‘final stages’
Negotiators from all sides remain tight-lipped, but reports suggest 8CPA talks are nearing their conclusion “Significant progress” is being made in talks to secure the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA), …
Urgency makes healthcare a cyber target
Pharmacists urged to be on their guard as cyber threat to health industry grows Data-rich healthcare providers are increasingly becoming the target of cyber criminals, Tessa Bowles, NAB’s security advisory …
Fight for pharmacy continues: CAPS
Pharmacists are being urged to continue to exert pressure on their MPs and senators to secure the 8CPA as soon as possible The Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS) wants …
‘Surprisingly good start’ to vax payment program
With close to half of Australia’s 5,949 Section 90 approved community pharmacies signed up, administrators believe the National Immunisation Program Vaccination in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) is off to a good start, …
Government adds 238 PBS items to 60-day dispensing
Expanded 60-day dispensing list includes medication for the treatment of conditions such as diabetes, migraine and bipolar disorder Prescribers can now issue prescriptions for two months’ supply of an additional …
8CPA – no deal done… yet
Negotiations for the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) are set to continue as the Guild and government inch closer to an acceptable deal Pharmacy owners are cautiously optimistic that the …
CAPS means business ahead of by-election
CAPS seeks to ramp up pressure on Labor after 8CPA implementation date was missed The Dunkley by-election will provide pharmacists with an opportunity to voice their frustration at the government’s …