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Pharmacists aren’t aiding stockpiling
Doctors have taken to mainstream media to claim that codeine addicts are stockpiling – and pharmacists are letting them Pharmacy leaders have described as a “beat-up” the suggestion that pharmacists …
How could a listed Chemist Warehouse look?
Chemist Warehouse could list its management structure, but does it actually need to? asks one industry analyst Earlier this week the Australian Financial Review’s Street Talk column suggested that Chemist …
Discharge dispense dilemma
A roundup of research from the recent SHPA Medicines Management 2017 conference, including evidence of poor discharge prescribing of opioids Guidelines are being developed by a local health district …
Technicians do it better
Techs have an integral role to play in the pharmacy team – but how can we make training and certification more consistent, and increase opportunities to advance practice? The pharmacy …
Guild targets direct supply, meds shortages
The Pharmacy Guild highlights “stress and strain” of medicine shortages, recalls… while another company going direct has Guild leaders “in a fury” Australia’s medicines supply chain is showing some signs of …
To indicate or not to indicate?
Study reveals widespread support for including the indication on scripts and medication labels, but concerns have been raised over workload and privacy Adding the indication or purpose of the medication …
Euthanasia legislation passed
The Voluntary Assisted Dying bill has passed Victoria’s upper house, with some amendments The amendments included changes to the time frame for patients to use the scheme: previously, patients would …
Vic Guild donates $20k to Mirabel
Victorian pharmacists have dug deep to support disadvantaged children’s education Earlier this year, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Victoria Branch fundraised $20,000 in support of Mirabel foundation at their annual …
World news wrapup: 23 November 2017
UK needle exchange scrapped after attacks; Alberta privacy breach; British pharmacist cleared of dad’s murder Shelton, England: A pharmacist has put an end to the needle exchange service at his …
5 apps for pharmacy patients
Here are some picks from the App Store related to medicine, health and wellness 1. MiFertility Plan (Free) This Australian calendar tool features alerts and reminders for the stream of …
A long time coming
A groundswell of support from locals and politicians has seen a Mundaring pharmacy finally get its PBS approval number The town of Mundaring is bisected by the Great Eastern Highway, …
Change to chemo compounding claims
The Government has advised on changes for compounding pharmacists and other suppliers From 1 December 2017, approved suppliers (approved pharmacists, approved medical practitioners and approved public and private hospital authorities) …