AI more than a novelty
Everyone’s jumping on the AI trend… but pharmacy owners are missing its biggest opportunity, writes Peak Strategies’ accountant Patricia Aditopo You’ve likely seen it everywhere lately. Social feeds filled with AI-generated caricatures …
Vaccine distribution issues impacting pharmacies
Logistical challenges around a state government’s flu vaccination program are forcing some pharmacies to turn patients away Pharmacies in Brisbane are reportedly being impacted by “spot supply issues” impacting Queensland Health’s new distribution system for the government-fund influenza vaccination program. …
Violent assault in Melbourne pharmacy
A pharmacist has suffered a black eye and had his glasses broken after a customer punched him in the face Channel Nine has reported on a vicious assault perpetrated on …
Wholesale market set to stabilise: Barons
Australia’s pharmacy wholesale market is entering a “rebalancing” period following Chemist Warehouse’s merger with Sigma Healthcare, a rival firm says Heightened competition in the pharmacy wholesale market is likely to stabilise, as …
Major US baby formula review allays toxin fears
The study tested more than 300 formulas for contaminants, such as arsenic, lead, mercury and pesticides Testing of hundreds of brands of baby formula in the United States has found …
Wholesaler forecasts multi-year growth for GLP-1s
Glucagon-like peptide-1 medications are already delivering significant growth for wholesalers, but the best is yet to come, Symbion’s chief executive says Uptake of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) products in Australia is on track for significant …
The week in review
A ‘heartbreaking’ dispensing error, banner group goes full steam ahead on scope and why a drug giant pulled its GLP-1 PBS application were among our top stories this week The …
Board publishes pharmacist entry framework
After a period of consultation, the board put forward the pathway to entry or re-entry to pharmacy practice The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its framework for pharmacists wishing …
Flashback Friday: ‘A career for drunks and wasters’
It’s April 1919 and the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy is pondering the delicate matter of taking time off – and finding someone to cover for you In the aftermath of …
An appetite for growth: Pharmacy’s big bet on GLP-1s
GLP-1s have provided a financial boost to pharmacies, but patients ineligible for subsidies say the cost of the medicines is often prohibitive. Kate Cowling reports on how the market is …
Treating cough and cold: a refresher for pharmacists
Correctly assessing counselling and distinguishing viral from bacterial illness is central to both patient outcomes and responsible antimicrobial stewardship, says Jala Moushi KEY POINTS The majority of upper respiratory tract …