Pharmacy Announcements
Pharmacy Council of NSW election underway
Former Guild leaders among 16 candidates in NSW pharmacy council race All five incumbent pharmacist members of the Pharmacy Council of NSW are seeking to retain their places, while 11 …
Last chance to reward innovation
Nominations will close in early November for the 2024 UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year award We’re in the final week for receiving nominations for the UTS 2024 Innovative Pharmacist …
Accessing AJP.com.au: trouble shooting tips
Here are some tips from our experts to help readers if they are having trouble staying logged in to our website We have recently had some inquiries from readers who …
TGA rebuffs Covid vax misinformation
Regulator moves to reassure consumers of the safety of Covid-19 vaccinations The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a statement rejecting media reports suggesting Covid-19 vaccines have been contaminated with …
Amcal brand refresh
Amcal commences brand refresh with ‘For You. For Life’ tagline Pharmaceutical wholesaler, Sigma Healthcare is implementing a new brand campaign for its Amcal franchise. The new company is aiming to …
A new brand
Priceline reveals new “refreshed” brand at showcase event, including a new logo, set to launch in market at the end of the month Priceline Pharmacy is launching a new brand …
Hospital pharmacy program wins wellbeing award
A project that emphasises “dignity” for pharmacists experiencing sensitive personal health issues at work is the inaugural winner of the John Coppock Pharmacist Wellbeing Award The Dignity Project has been …
Kelly thanked for his ‘trademark calmness and pragmatism’
Pharmacists have paid tribute to outgoing chief medical officer Professor Paul Kelly, highlighting his work throughout the Covid-19 pandemic Kelly has been CMO since 2020, after joining the department of …
NAPSA splits RANDI committee
Record numbers nominate for NAPSA committee seats, as organisation introduces separate Rural and Indigenous committees The National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) has announced the lineup of its new committees, …
Never again: multi-practitioner perspectives of key medication safety learnings from coroner’s cases
Incidents described in coroner’s reports are an in-depth and factual account of events leading to a tragic outcome and provide an opportunity for clinicians to learn critical lessons These reports …
‘One life lost to a reversible opioid emergency is one too many’
Pharmacists are raising public awareness of the Take Home Naloxone program, encouraging pharmacists and the community to take part With Queensland Mental Health Week (5-13 October 2024) currently underway, the …
First fully digital script workflow
MedView Flow has launched a new digital basket innovation aimed at ensuring that Australian pharmacies have a fully digital script workflow Based on world-leading electronic shelf technology, the new digital …