New pharmacy applications soar post 60-days: Butler
Government reported “almost 300” applications for new pharmacies since it announced plans to implement 60-day prescriptions Despite warnings that pharmacies would close as a result of the decision to introduce 60-day dispensing, interest …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Comparative effectiveness of glucose monitoring methods and glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes This review found that …
Islamophobia in health risks lives: Ahpra
Ahpra has issued a statement saying it is committed to eliminating all forms of racism and discrimination in Australia’s regulated health workforce Ahead of the presentation to the United Nations …
Vale David Pay
The AJP pays tribute to a much-loved contributor to the publication for more than a decade David Charles Pay wrote “The Wry Side” for the Australian Journal of Pharmacy, (AJP), …
Pharmacy hosts premier, gets robbed
A Victorian TerryWhite Chemmart was robbed on the same day it hosted a media event for state premier Jacinta Allan The Herald Sun reports that the premier was at the …
‘Your name’s on the door so you’re accountable’
Owners must be present for audits under new Quality and Safety in Pharmacy Program Pharmacy owners are being warned they could be excluded from Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) programs if their stores …
‘You have to unpack the belief system’
Deprescribing, especially when a patient is keen to remain on a potentially harmful medication, needs to be handled with subtlety and understanding, says one top pharmacist Speaking at the beginning …
NAPSA launches $1m future fund
Student body sets $1 million target for trust fund to support its future leaders and advocacy Leaders of the pharmacy sector are backing a new “future fund” to ensure the …
From burnout to balance: What pharmacists are changing about how they work
For many pharmacists, burnout doesn’t arrive suddenly. It builds quietly—longer days, fewer breaks, growing responsibility, and a sense that the workload keeps expanding while recovery time shrinks, writes Raven’s Recruitment …
Why patients would and wouldn’t recommend their pharmacist
A snapshot of patients’ feelings about their pharmacists has revealed the top reasons they would tell others to visit their pharmacy – and the reasons why they may not Rapport …
‘No easy solution’ to supply shortages: Halton
In the wake of the Middle East crisis, a warning has been issued about supply chain challenges Australia’s position as a small market at the end of the supply chain …
The week in review
As Australia’s community pharmacists head to the Gold Coast, this week’s biggest stories have seen an update for quality regulations and a focus on scope and the future We spoke …