The week in review
A slew of legal stories, Chemist Warehouse and questions about pharmacists providing OTC antibiotics dominated headlines this week… The union representing retail workers attempted to tackle an “epidemic” of abuse …
Getting to know you
Chatting with Intern Pharmacist of the Year Ayomide Ogundipe on the highs and lows of interning and her top tips for fellow interns Ayomide “Mide” Ogundipe was announced the winner …
World news wrapup: 9 August 2019
Pharmacist allegedly threatens doctor for hurting his business; Canadian pharmacist facing discipline over alleged door-to-door distribution of naloxone kits; woman criticises pharmacists over morning-after pill judgement Bangalore, India: A pharmacist …
CWH to govt: Stop ‘propping up’ pharmacies
Discount pharmacy chain calls on Federal government to pull back regulations, but Pharmacy Guild maintains current rules are beneficial for the public Chemist Warehouse chief operating officer Mario Tascone has …
A suitable environment?
Hospital pharmacy group shares concerns about community pharmacy environment over downscheduling medicines – but the Guild says most pharmacies are properly equipped The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) …
Should pharmacists provide OTC antibiotics?
Leading government health agency and SHPA add voices to GP groups in opposing antibiotic downscheduling, citing fears about antimicrobial resistance The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Heath Care …
13 questions with Ben
Known for his colourful shirts and panna cotta attempts, pharmacist Ben Trobbiani made the top 10 in this year’s season of MasterChef… we interview him now that the show has …
Under pressure
A Queensland pharmacist has been reprimanded after stealing Ritalin from his workplace, which he said he did to cope with work and life pressures A pharmacist engaged in professional misconduct …
The medicine-pharmacy relationship: a true partnership?
Pharmacist support and collaboration with junior doctors saw a reduction of dose errors from 54% down to 7%, according to a new study Researchers from New Zealand have tested a …
Staff Spotlight
AJP speaks with Alice Hashiguchi, Pharmacy Student of the Year for 2019 Alice Hashiguchi from the University of Western Australia won the 2019 PSA Mylan Pharmacy Student of the Year …
Criminal charges filed
A woman allegedly dispensed more than 745,000 prescriptions including opioids while impersonating a pharmacist Criminal charges have been filed against Kim Thien Le for falsely impersonating licensed pharmacists at Walgreens …
Poll: Which will you be?
Vaccination, aged care, general practice? We want to know which professional pharmacist roles you would be interested in pursuing At PSA19 in Sydney over the weekend, Emeritus Professor Charlie Benrimoj …