Aged care funding welcomed
Pharmacy groups have applauded Minister Hunt’s announcement of nearly $350m in funding to support pharmacy’s role in aged care Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced that, following the Royal Commission …
Guild projects ‘overspend’ for CPA programs
Government brings forward millions in pharmacy program funds for the current financial year, but Guild leader warns DAA and MedsCheck cap changes are “very unlikely” Pharmacies are “doing a very …
Tassie on board
Tasmanian pharmacists can now administer COVID-19 vaccinations to children aged 5-11, bringing the state in line with the rest of the nation Pharmacists in Tasmania have been given the green …
RACGP, AMA ‘completely unhinged’: Twomey
Guild president takes aim at GPs after an article referring to pharmacy scope of practice “compared pharmacists to dogs” Pharmacy Guild National President Trent Twomey has blasted GP groups for …
Pharmacists report feeling ‘stressed, overwhelmed, frustrated and wanting a change’
Can you “hack” your way to a better career? These two pharmacists think you can It’s no surprise that pharmacists have experienced acute stress over the past few years, working …
A new merger
StrongRoom AI acquires EasyDose program, with a strong focus on reducing adverse events and making medication supply safer StrongRoom AI will acquire EasyDose under a new a definitive merger agreement, …
Pharmacist low wage on the agenda
Today is the “National Advocacy Day of Action”, with the profession urged to call on political leaders to address unfair and inequitable pay discrepancies for pharmacists The PSA is holding …
‘Extremely honoured’: Pharmacist director’s hard work commended
Aussie Discount Chemist Group and TWCM Cumberland Park Pharmacy recognised with SA Governor’s Multicultural Award for vaccine program, diversity approach Aussie Discount Chemist Group and TerryWhite Chemmart Cumberland Park Pharmacy …
Pharmacists investigated over Facebook posts
Caution urged over social media posts after pharmacists investigated for posting photos about patients, colleagues Leading professional indemnity insurer PDL is warning the profession about “areas of caution” when it …
‘Listening to these patients, and not dismissing or ignoring their complaints is so important.’
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month… here’s what pharmacists can do to support patients living with the condition Endometriosis is a chronic disease associated with severe, life-impacting symptoms. It affects roughly …
‘New kids on the block’ pose fresh risks
Leading addiction specialist warns about emerging misuse of non-opioid prescription drugs including quetiapine, gabapentinoids and ADHD medicine There are some “golden oldies” that are familiar when it comes to pharmaceutical …
‘A real success’: RAT program extended
Pharmacies thanked as concessional Rapid Antigen Test program and national COVID-19 response extended under government ‘winter preparedness’ measures The Commonwealth will extend the concessional Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) program until …