Pharmacist-initiated UTI services nationwide
Northern Territory gives green light for pharmacists to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections Women across Australia can now receive treatment for uncomplicated UTIs through community pharmacies in all states and …
Bankers positive on pharmacy
Positivity is in the air for the community pharmacy sector following the signing of the 8CPA, with bankers happy to back owners, according to a valuations expert Market sentiment is …
The week in review
Business news, scam warnings and a look at Ahpra notifications… it’s been a busy and varied week in pharmacy This week we heard from Queensland’s Office of the Health Ombudsman …
Compounding: reducing the risk
In the first of a series of podcasts co-produced by AJP and PDL, we take a look at risk awareness and management when compounding In this podcast, Kylie Neville, PDL …
Guild critical of restricted distribution model
Guild hits out at Echo Therapeutics’ decision to restrict access to a PBS-listed medication to an exclusive home delivery service Echo Therapeutics announced it was partnering with online pharmacy JustMeds to …
Eucalyptus founders join Young Rich List
Co-founders of online weight management company, Eucalyptus debut on AFR Young Rich List Demand for weight-loss injectables, semaglutide and tirzepatide, has seen Eucalyptus co-founders, Tim Doyle, Charles Gearside and Benjamin …
Vale Kum Chuan ‘KC’ Leong
Eastern Health has issued a statement about the loss of a talented young pharmacist In a statement issued Thursday (24 October 2024), Eastern health chief executive David Plunkett said that, …
ANZCAP turns one
Thousands recognised as renewal framework revealed Training programs expand across care settings and more than 2,500 pharmacists are now recognised through the Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy …
‘Rough on rats’ killer sentenced
It’s October 1894, and the AJP reports on a Victorian serial killer – and the pharmacist who gave evidence against her “The trial of the wholesale poisoner, Martha Needle, for …
Travelling and learning
Enjoy the delights of Vietnam and Cambodia while gaining CPD points on the 2025 PSA Offshore Conference Vietnam is one of the most popular travel destinations for Australians with good …
Vape seizures continue
Eight charged in relation to illicit vape and tobacco supply Authorities have seized 600,000 “tobacco sticks”, tobacco products and nicotine vaping products as part of the ongoing multi-agency operation to …
Guild issues scam warning
Pharmacy owners urged to be vigilant of potential scammers Criminals impersonating bank staff are “actively” targeting community pharmacies, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia warns. In an alert to members, the …