APP2023 News
‘Everything will be OK’ says Michael Crossland – and he should know
A fighter since birth, Michael Crossland has defied all odds; he survived not only a rare form of life-threatening cancer, but is the sole survivor of a horrific cancer drug …
Looking after yourself ‘not a luxury but a necessity’: PDL officers
PDL Professional Officers Naomi Lim and Jess Hadley talk early career pharmacy, PDL member support in expanded scope of practice, and how to deal with overwhelm Naomi and Jess stop …
You’ve improved your IQ and your EQ – what about your AQ?
“Your industry is very specific. But what’s going to change it likely comes from outside of it” says Future Crunch co-founder Future Crunch is part of a global movement of …
‘There must be governance in play’: PSA head
PSA supports the pharmacy scope trials, says its leader, but good governance is key – and in the meantime, there are “burning issues” like vaccination harmonisation to be addressed Speaking …
Probiotics, not just about gut health
We speak to Jessica Simonis, clinical nutritionist, about the growing body of evidence for the utility of probiotics In this video, Simonis discusses the current state of evidence for the …
Guild, docs ‘put your guns down’ in scope battle: Tascone
CWH boss weighs in on scope of practice and why pensioners are being shafted by PBS pricing The Pharmacy Guild and doctors’ peak bodies should take a “hand-in-hand” approach to …
Managing moral distress
Moral distress is part of pharmacy life; Amanda Galbraith and Curtis Ruhnau discuss how to manage it, and where you’ll always find someone who will listen Amanda Galbraith and Curtis …
POTY finalist Livelife Pharmacy Cooroy basks in sunshine
What are the two key factors that set this rural pharmacy apart from others? AJP host Miranda Deakin is joined at the AJP stage by Jacqueline Meyer, Livelife Pharmacy owner …
We like to shake things up: Capital Chemist Calwell
‘We find a need in the community and we do something about it. We don’t like to do things conventionally’ says ACT-based POTY finalist Pharmacists and co-owners Kathleen Tran, Lucinda …
Turn customers into advocates or lose battle for relevance
Did you know that your existing customer base is possibly your business’ greatest hidden asset? Customer experience expert Amanda Stevens tells us more During APP2023 Amanda presented a session titled: …
Uncertainty lies ahead
Community pharmacies have yet to see the impact of rising interest rates on their retail performance, says business specialist John Thornett But when this impact does start to be felt …
Practicing at the cutting edge of medicine
Kate O’Hara, SHPA vice president, speaks about workforce issues, scope of practice, medication charting and the opportunities in hospital pharmacy “Hospital pharmacy is a unique opportunity for pharmacists. You can …