8CPA satisfies: barometer
Community pharmacists are significantly more upbeat when it comes to the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) than its predecessor, research shows Pharmacists are reporting higher levels of confidence in the …
60-day strategies here to stay
Measures implemented in response to the government’s double dispensing policy are unlikely to be rolled back by pharmacy owners Changes introduced under the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) are unlikely …
Surf’s up
Riding the waves is one of the most amazing natural experiences, but even surfers are now dealing with disruptors Nothing inspires the true surfer more than the quest to find …
Bankers hoping CWH co-founders cash in
Investment banks are lining up to tempt Chemist Warehouse co-founders to cash in Sigma holdings Bankers looking for “a big pay cheque” are eyeing up Sigma Healthcare shares held by …
Confidence hits all-time high
Almost two years after the government rocked the community pharmacy sector with its plan to implement 60-day dispensing, confidence is higher than ever Confidence in the community pharmacy industry is …
The future of healthcare depends on how we learn together
There was a time when a white coat or a title was enough for people to trust us—but is that still true today? asks Bronwyn Clark The healthcare landscape is …
Does a CPD plan have to be written?
A pharmacist’s registration has been cancelled after he lied about his recency of practice in order to get into pharmacy ownership The case also raised the issue of whether a …
‘Alarming’ rise in flu, measles: Guild
The Pharmacy Guild is urging Australians to vaccinate against infectious diseases, as cases of not only flu but measles surge The latest figures from the Immunisation Coalition show that as …
Increased My Health Record data to help pharmacists
Pharmacists will be able to gain more insights and offer timely interventions with more information being added to patients’ My Health Records, expert says New requirements for pathology and diagnostic …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of minocycline in rosacea Results from two RCTs show oral minocycline 40mg (10mg immediate-release + …
Handling the 60-day dispensing balloon
Many pharmacists are seeing the ‘balloon go up’ on 60-day scripts. How they respond is crucial for their futures The balloon has gone up’ is a phrase originally coined in …
Coroner makes discharge list recommendation
Systemic factors including multiple prescribers and different modes of communication contributed to a medication error which came under scrutiny following a woman’s death On making findings regarding the death of …