WA pharmacist vax expanded
Pharmacists in the state are now able to administer more NIP-funded vaccines, while leaders say there is “no doubt” any future scope changes would reduce demand on GP workforce The …
Vax obligations drive rise in complaints
The Ombudsman received a “record” number of complaints about the regulation of health practitioners over the past year, but how many related to pharmacy? This past financial year the office …
Next steps on bivalents as Omicron strains take hold
Millions of Pfizer’s Omicron bivalent vaccines are on the way as Health Minister announces date they will start being administered More than four million doses of Pfizer’s bivalent vaccine targeting …
‘The pendulum has swung the other way.’
What factors lead to opioid dependence? Researchers share findings, but warn that limits on pain medication—including paracetamol—may have a major impact on chronic pain With guidelines and restrictions brought in …
Poll: Did you experience burnout during the pandemic?
Are you a pharmacist who was affected by the pandemic, or was it “business as usual” for you? The AJP recently covered an Australian study that explored contrasting experiences of …
‘There has been no recovery, no reprieve.’
Community pharmacists at higher risk of burnout with increased workload and overtime work, rude patients, emotional exhaustion and lack of PPE, study finds An Australian study has explored contrasting experiences …
Pharmacy simulator provides immersive experience
An Australian-made online “serious gaming” platform is helping pharmacists practise patient care in a safe learning environment Researchers at Curtin University in Western Australia have developed a novel online interactive …
‘Pharmacists now have an opportunity to add to preventable healthcare.’
NSW Health issues update on new wider range of public health and travel vaccines for pharmacists to administer The NSW Ministry of Health has provided details on the expanded range …
Warnings over nitrous oxide harms
“Nangs” now rescheduled with restrictions introduced in some states, as experts warn of serious risks for the increasingly popular drug With nitrous oxide reclassified as a Schedule 6 poison from …
Script volumes slightly higher—but not enough to trigger changes
“No reason” why remuneration adjustment mechanism will not be included in 8CPA, says Guild, but business expert thinks pharmacy owners will have to wait and see The Pharmacy Guild has …
A united challenge
How can pharmacists help tackle the burden of co-existing allergic rhinitis and asthma, sometimes referred to as ‘united airways disease’? By Sheshtyn Paola, MPH, clinical writer, Australian Journal of Pharmacy and Jala …
A lucrative year
Community pharmacy saw a $1.39B net profit during the first year of the 7CPA and a greater uptake of services, according to latest report Net profit rose significantly for the …