Slovakia’s “drug mountain” growing; Tonga’s “desperate” need for pharmacists; Northern Ireland pharmacist takes cocaine, dishes out sectarian abuse and death threats Slovakia: A “drug mountain” is growing as patients return …

Government urged to extend HELP to pharmacy graduates and lift cap on skilled migration to attract overseas candidates to fill workforce vacancies  The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is calling on …

Pharmacists are afraid to even talk about voluntary assisted dying on the telephone with doctors, the House of Representatives has heard Kate Chaney, the independent member for Curtin, has introduced …

It’s the most expensive jurisdiction in which to see a GP – yet hospital patients are discharged with as little as a couple of days’ worth of medication Olivia Collenette, …

One state is examining strengthening its sentencing for assaults against frontline health and retail workers, in a move welcomed by pharmacists The Tasmanian government has opened consultation on an amendment …

Researchers aim to help set collaborating prescribing practices as Australia’s expected standard of care, with a new project on reducing hospital medication errors Pharmacists are partnering with patients and doctors …

In its first week, more than 440 South Australians have sought advice from South Australia’s first 24-7 pharmacy after hours A total of 384 people visited the Norwood National Pharmacies …

PDL officers discuss key considerations for administration of medicines by injection and share useful new tools and resources What are some of the most common incidents around vaccination or administering …

Guild aiming to resolve “remaining issues of contention” in “good faith” as 8CPA deadline looms  Progress is being made to deliver the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA), but more urgency …

Investment in a community pharmacy initiative would help ensure priority access to palliative medicines and personal care supplies after hours, one group says As part of its 2024-5 pre-Budget submission, …

As the scope and range of pharmacist-administered medicines by injection evolves around the country, so too does the level of responsibility and potential risk to the administering pharmacist, and to …

PDL has some advice on common incidents involving the Opioid Therapy Program, following last year’s changes Pharmacists have admirably navigated the changes to the provision of the Opioid Therapy Program …