Pharmacists buoyed by public support for industrial action
Hospital pharmacists hopeful work stoppage will secure improved pay offer Pharmacists at Hobart Private Hospital are optimistic that support shown by colleagues and members of the public for industrial action will …
OTC pill supply to ‘complement medical care’
Government trial will make it easier for women to continue using oral contraceptives, a pharmacist says Allowing pharmacists to dispense oral contraceptives without prescriptions will help reduce the risk of …
Man charged over sexual assault in pharmacy
Serial rapist, Graham James Kay, has been remanded in custody after being charged with sexually assaulting a teen in a CBD pharmacy NSW Police have charged the 73-year-old after he …
Pharmacists at ‘breaking point’
Hospital pharmacists to walk off the job as pay dispute continues Frustrated pharmacists at HPS Pharmacies in Tasmanian hospitals will conduct a two-hour work stoppage today (Tuesday 25 February 2025) …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Ozempic v Mounjaro: what is the difference between semaglutide and tirzepatide? Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are a second line treatment for …
Hospital pharmacist named Tassie Intern of the Year
Hospital pharmacy intern recognised for “outstanding leadership, commitment to patient care and contributions to medicines safety” Royal Hobart Hospital’s Lucinda Dowling has been named at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s …
No healthcare without health workers
Health students make plea for expansion of Commonwealth Prac Payments as politicians pledge billions in Medicare funding Multi-billion-dollar funding announcements to strengthen Medicare need to come with cost of living support …
Another rego record
Pharmacist registration numbers hit 40,000 for the first time New data from the Pharmacy Board of Australia shows there are exactly 40,000 pharmacists hold some form of registration. The latest …
Capital Gains Tax – what it means for you
Capital Gains Tax is one of those concepts business owners and investors know about but don’t always fully understand, writes Priya Narsing, a director at Peak Strategies. It can have …
OTC pill access ‘timely and necessary’
Expert backs national trial of pharmacist prescribing to improve access to oral contraceptives The federal government’s $100 million national trials authorising pharmacists to dispense oral contraceptives over-the-counter and to treat …
The week in review
There was a lot of news in the world of pharmacy business this week, plus a hurdle cleared on the way to PSA’s acquisition of the College This week saw …
Take a moment for menopause
Pharmacists can offer knowledge, education and support to empower women and improve their quality of life through menopause and beyond, writes Leanne Philpott Key points The average age of menopause …