Inaugural Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards announced
New awards recognising pharmacy leaders have been established, named after an ‘extraordinary mentor’ The Australian Pharmacy Council has announced the inaugural Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards, established to recognise and reward …
Feedback wanted
Public consultation is now open regarding draft performance outcomes for pharmacists providing medicines reviews in aged care The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has announced that stakeholders can now provide their …
‘Huge testament’ for top customer satisfaction brand
Several discount pharmacy brands rated highly in Canstar Blue’s latest pharmacy chain ratings Canstar Blue has announced its top eight pharmacy groups, based on a survey of 2,429 Australians who …
Data breaches fuel patient privacy concerns
Pharmacists must be mindful of privacy and confidentiality obligations when accessing patients’ My Health Records (MHRs) All pharmacy staff need to be trained on their store’s privacy and confidentiality policies …
2.2 tonnes of blister packs recycled in 8 months
National and Viatris extend recycling deal in NSW, SA, Vic first Friendly society organisation National Pharmacies and generic pharmaco Viatris will expand a blister-pack recycling deal which during its eight-month …
Watch: Digital health update – responding to issues, incidents & patient queries
Hear the latest from Australian Digital Health Agency representatives in conversation with PDL officers, covering electronic scripts, the Active Script List and My Health Record Significant developments in the digital …
Evolving to meet the moment
Hospital pharmacists are embarking on what they call a transformative growth agenda The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has announced that through “unprecedented investment in practitioner recognition, speciality pharmacy …
Fraud crimes ‘absolutely contrary’ to assistant’s pharmacy work, says former boss
A pharmacy owner has given a character reference for a staff member who has been jailed for embezzling millions from the National Australia Bank The woman has been found guilty …
Getting the most out of a fit out
How does a pharmacy fit out fit into your tax? John Thornett explains Fit outs can be quite the experience! They may not come cheap, and they demand a lot …
The week in review
Sixty-day dispensing was still making waves, as flu case numbers rose and the industry lost a discounting pioneer Double dispensing remains top of mind, and we heard from Flinders University’s …
Optometrist’s self-treating caught by pharmacist
A keen-eyed pharmacist spotted a forged script for propranolol and diazepam, leading to an optometrist being reprimanded An optometrist has appeared before the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, after forging …
Helping in the fight against flu
Pharmacists can help their customers by addressing common flu and vaccine-related questions and assisting with symptomatic relief when flu strikes Early predictions for the flu season can be difficult, as …