Scope of practice
‘Seize the opportunity’
Pharmacists urged to continue “journey of evolution of pharmacy practice” Australia’s ageing population and challenges in accessing GP services are creating opportunities for pharmacists to play a greater role in …
‘We’ve reached peak hospital’
Advanced pharmacy could be key to delivering healthcare in new settings, SHPA president tells careers summit Health systems are changing and “the bedside that the pharmacist provides care at might …
Pharmacists get expanded scope in Tasmania
Tasmanian pharmacists get green light to extend prescriptions for oral contraceptives Expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice to authorise them to supply oral contraceptives will improve access, Pharmaceutical Society of …
Government confirms ACOP rules
Tiers 1 and 2 of the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) measure will commence on Monday 1 July following the release of the program’s rules The Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA) …
Guild secures trial funding support
Pharmacies providing treatment for common skin conditions as part of the NSW scope of practice trial will be eligible for “one-off practice allowance” NSW Health will provide pharmacies participating in …
State backs pharmacy in budget
Funding is being made available to support pharmacists to access training to work to their full scope of practice in one state Queensland has announced a $6 million funding package …
Patients back scope expansion
State government urged to empower pharmacists to work to their full potential Patients in NSW want pharmacists and paramedics to provide a broader range of healthcare, research reveals. The results …
Another state launches pill resupply pilot
Pharmacists in Western Australia to resupply oral contraceptives as part of 12-month trial Western Australia is the latest jurisdiction to announce a pilot program enabling pharmacists to provide women with …
World news wrapup – 23 May 2024
British pharmacists call for authority to substitute medications; pharmacist plans return to Gaza days after evacuations; Candian patients want more from their pharmacy. London, UK: Pharmacists in the UK are …
EBOS eyes TerryWhite expansion
TerryWhite Chemmart franchisor tells investors it is on track to top 600 stores nationwide Pharmacist-delivered services are set to drive further growth for pharmaceutical wholesaler, Symbion, the Macquarie Australia Conference …
Harmonise RSV vax rules: PSA
State and territory governments are being urged to authorise pharmacists to administer RSV vaccines Changes to Queensland’s Extended Practice Authority – Pharmacists, which came into effect today (1 May 2024) …
Queensland commences shift towards ‘fuller scope of practice’
Pharmacist prescribers at a limited number of Queensland pharmacies can now provide treatment for 22 conditions under a pilot program Queensland’s Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot is now underway …