‘It’s a slippery slope’: academic
Academics and medics are united in criticism of pharmacists being awarded ‘doctor’ title for master’s degree Allowing pharmacists to call themselves ‘doctor’ for completing a master’s degree (extended) in pharmacy risks …
‘I think it’s really cool to have a stethoscope and to be able to use it’
“My piece of advice if you’re going through the training or considering the training is just get your stethoscope on as many lungs as many hearts and just really start …
Poll: Award minimum pay rise
Pharmacists on the award wage are set to receive a pay rise – what do you think? As reported last week, the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review settled on …
Pharmacy by the numbers
We revisit some of the findings from the latest version of the UTS Pharmacy Barometer Each month in the AJP magazine we take a look at some of the important …
‘We are in a privileged position’ to help men: Butt
Pharmacists have a key role to play in supporting men to access healthcare, Men’s Health Downunder founder says Community pharmacists are being urged to use chats with male patients to …
Sigma continues My Chemist store rebranding
First, My Chemist pharmacy makes switch to Discount Drug Store brand Sigma Healthcare is continuing to phase out Chemist Warehouse Group’s My Chemist banner, following the completion of the wholesaler’s …
Kids multivitamin recalled
Missing warning statements on label of two batches of a children’s vitamin and iron supplement prompts recall Pentavite Pty Ltd is recalling two batches of its Pentavite Multivitamin + Iron …
Pharmacists lack vaping support
Government’s vaping policy needs more structured professional education and clearer public health messaging, pharmacists say Pharmacists remain concerned about the safety of vaping products and “regulatory grey areas” around their …
Irish solution for Pegasys shortage
TGA approves Irish-labelled stock of chronic hepatitis treatment, Pegasys, as shortage hits Australia Fresh supplies of overseas-labelled Pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a) are expected to arrive next month (July), the medication’s …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Retrospective evaluation of MedsCheck and Diabetes MedsCheck service via community pharmacies This study aimed to characterise potential drug-related problems and recommendations …
Pharmacists honoured in King’s Birthday awards
Former Guild leader amongst a large cohort of pharmacists and industry figures recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List A former Pharmacy Guild of Australia state president, three longstanding pharmacy …
How can your pharmacy stay visible in the age of AI?
Search engines powered by AI are changing how customers find you online. Here are simple steps to adapt Google, Microsoft and Apple have introduced AI powered search in Australia. Carl …