A discussion we need to have
Debate over pharmacist remuneration is welcome, says Guild executive director David QuiltyThe current debate over the future of the profession is a debate that we had to have – had …
Clinical tips: cancer
Cancer is a leading cause of death in Australia, writes Louis Roller.More than 44,000 people died from cancer in 2013. Cancer accounted for about 3 in 10 deaths in Australia.The …
Script sales in decline
Independent community pharmacies are suffering a downturn in a number of key performance metrics, according to a new survey.Findings from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s latest Survey of Independent Pharmacy …
EpiPen price increase unlikely in Australia
Increase of more than 400% in the cost of EpiPen in the US is unlikely to translate to higher prices here, says Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia presidentMylan is under increasing …
Pay needs to go up 30%, plus better recognition
The pharmacists’ union has today welcomed the Pharmacy Guild’s support for a coherent pharmacy workforce strategy.“David Quilty’s recent statement to pharmacy owners outlining concern about low pay is a significant …
Guild, Alcon and Optometry Australia create eye care course
Pharmacists and eye care professionals have an important role to play in the eye care of all Australians and together they can provide an optimal level of care, advice and …
New resource for diabetes after difficult 1 July changes
Following the bumpy 1 July introduction of changes to the NDSS, South Australian Diabetes Educator Jayne Lehman and pharmacy consultant Kos Sclavos have launched a new resource for educators and …
GSK tops Fortune list of world-changing companies
The pharmaceutical giant was ranked first for its “unmatched record for balancing scientific progress, social impact and the profit motive”Fortune magazine and a panel of experts recently named GlaxoSmithKline the leader …
Consumers turn to Dr Google for medicines information
Nearly 60% of Australians sometimes or always look up information about health conditions online as a way of avoiding seeing a health professional, the results of a new survey show.The …
World news wrapup: 25 August 2016
We wrap up the week in pharmacy newsOhio, US: Police in Hamilton have shot and killed a suspect who was holding a knife to a Walgreens pharmacist’s throat, WLWT5 reports.A …
Victoria revises opioid pharmacotherapy policy
State’s health department has been forced to reassess policy after concerns about numbers of methadone-related deaths were raised by the CoronerKey changes in the revised ‘Policy for maintenance pharmacotherapy for …
Pay doesn’t reflect qualifications, social benefit: Quilty
Pharmacist pay may not adequately reflect the value of pharmacists’ work nor the education required to practice, says Guild executive director David QuiltyIn this week’s edition of Forefront, Quilty writes …