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Case study: Spotting the error
Why it’s imperative that pharmacists should be involved at both hospital admission and discharge This month the SHPA spoke out in support of hospital pharmacists, following reports of understaffing, workload …
‘You wouldn’t let a podiatrist perform brain surgery.’
Pharmacists are ‘not qualified’ to dispense emergency and repeat prescriptions, says a prominent GP AMA Queensland president Dr Dilip Dhupelia has condemned the findings of the Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry into …
Casuals move welcomed by Guild, slammed by unions
Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O’Dwyer has decided to intervene in a court case which will have significant implications for casual workers and their employers The move centred around a Federal …
Don’t let diabetes affect your dreams: Jack Perkins
Amcal Pharmacy has teamed up with Supercars driver Jack Perkins to offer Australians insight into how he manages his diabetes The partnership aims to provide more education around diabetes and …
Early tax cuts passed
Fast-tracked tax relief for small and medium sized businesses passed Parliament today Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Minister for Small and Family Business, Skills and Vocational Education Michaela Cash announced that …
Greens leader ‘misinformed’ on pharmacy
A prominent pharmacist has written to her local Greens MP criticising the attack on the Pharmacy Guild by its leader and calling for discussion Adele Tahan, proprietor of the Adore …
CWH investigates augmented reality, Internet of Things
Chemist Warehouse is considering installing thousands of sensors in each store to find out what customers want Chemist Warehouse AMS solutions architect Antoine Sammut presented at this week’s vForum in …
World news wrapup: 18 October 2018
Trump ends the US pharmacy “gag clause”; triple threat alleged robber caught in NZ; fraud crackdowns in the UK Washington, DC: Pharmacists in the US are now permitted to tell …
Regulatory rejection a plus for public: Ramsay
Healthcare giant says rejection of ‘Guild lobbying’ for increased ownership regulation is a win for consumers Ramsay Health Care says it welcomes the recommendations of the Queensland Pharmacy Inquiry which found …
Patients ‘really valued’ the service
A pilot study has found beneficial results for patients through a GP pharmacist focused on asthma management Researchers from the University of Canberra have reviewed the work of one pharmacist …
‘No reason for deregulation has been demonstrated.’
The Queensland Pharmacy Inquiry has released its findings, saying there is no reason to deregulate ownership Full scope of practice, a follow-up audit of recent ownership transfers and no Pharmacy …
‘Serious conflict of interest’ opens up for pharmacists: AMA
Pharmacists are a “second best” alternative to GP care, says the AMA’s national president The AMA has slammed the findings of the Queensland Parliament’s Committee Report into the Establishment of …