Scope of practice
Time to get out of your comfort zone
Pharmacists who want to continue to practice in five to 10 years’ time need to upskill, a graduate of the Queensland scope of practice pilot training program says Pharmacists need …
From laggards to leaders
Australia is rapidly moving up the ranks when it comes to pharmacists’ scope of practice, Guild president says The expansion of Australian pharmacists’ scope of practice since the start of …
‘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 …