Scope of practice
‘We all want to remove inefficiency in the system’
“Pharmacists and nurses are here to help” overburdened GPs, Guild leader says Enabling pharmacists and other primary healthcare providers to work to “the full extent” of their skills will help …
‘We’re not asking to take away anyone’s scope’
Extend pharmacists’ scope of practice to ensure access to care, the US Public Health Service’s chief pharmacist officer says, and the Guild agrees “We do not want your scope, rather …
Needle-free vaccines ‘will save young lives’
Free intranasal flu vaccines for children will play a key role in boosting uptake, health professionals say, as Western Australia unveils $4.78 million investment in needle-free shots for 2026 Pharmacists …
Registration standard extends registered nurses’ prescribing
“We need to empower and trust our highly skilled primary healthcare providers,” Guild leader says, as nurse prescribing endorsement expanded A new prescribing model for endorsed registered nurses (RNs) will …
Medicinal cannabis ‘now mainstream’: Biggs
Regulatory challenges and paperwork relating to medicinal cannabis may be off-putting, but not dispensing could cost pharmacies, an expert warns With close to 80% of pharmacies across Australia having dispensed …
Tasmania joins scope expansion
Scope of practice expands in another jurisdiction as research shows half of Aussies are unaware pharmacists can treat a range of conditions Tasmanians will be the next group of Australians …
‘Shortcuts in healthcare can be dangerous’
GP warns proposed endorsement for pharmacist prescribers “overlooks the risks of misdiagnosis… and fragmented care” The Pharmacy Board of Australia’s decision to start a process to establish an endorsement for scheduled medicines …
Board’s endorsement plan ‘a milestone’ for prescribing
Moves to establish an endorsement for scheduled medicines for pharmacists set to strengthen safe prescribing, the APC’s chief says The Pharmacy Board of Australia’s decision to start a process to establish …
Transitions of care stewardship framework welcomed
Landmark framework to improve medication management during transitions of care The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care’s (ACSQHC’s) Medication Management at Transitions of Care Stewardship Framework needs …
Board takes ‘pivotal step’ for pharmacist prescribing
Moves to develop an endorsement framework for scheduled medicines for pharmacists has “the potential to unlock consistent, safe and accessible care,” Guild leader says Work is underway to develop an …
‘You might only get one lick of the ice cream’
Full scope services are providing an opportunity for pharmacies to increase customer loyalty and boost transactions, a data expert says Pharmacy owners need to embrace full scope of practice to …
Chronic disease an opportunity for pharmacists to take responsibility: Twomey
Full scope pharmacists will be able to help tackle Australia’s underdiagnosed chronic disease crisis, Guild leader says Expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice to enable them to manage chronic health conditions …