Funding farrago: Pharmacists in aged care
There was much anticipation for the pharmacists in aged care program, but delays have pushed back its commencement, and anger is growing about a seeming backflip over how the program …
The art of authentic networking
Dr Tahnee Bridson, 2022 QLD Young Australian of the Year and Founder, Hand-n-Hand Peer Support Inc talks meaningful peer connection Networking can be key to increasing your career knowledge, job …
Is yours Australia’s top pharmacy?
Nominations are now open for the prestigious Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s 2024 Pharmacy of the Year awards Members of the public, as well as those in the profession, are invited …
Call for abstracts
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia is calling for abstracts for its upcoming Cairns conference Abstract submissions – original research, pharmacy practice and case reports – for Medicines Management …
API/Priceline pay shortfall review nears completion
Almost ten months since the investigation was announced A review of payroll practices at Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) after “historical payment errors” were flagged is nearing completion, according to the …
TGA issues $40k in fines for complementaries ads
Brisbane-based Pracmed Healthcare hit with three illegal advertising infringement notices The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has hit Queensland company Pracmed Healthcare Pty Ltd with three infringement notices totalling $39,960 for …
World news wrapup: 15 June 2023
Violence against French pharmacists on the rise; Lloyds Pharmacy closures confirmed this week; one in 10 Irish pharmacies running at a loss France: Pharmacists are still facing an increased incidence …
Katter warns of ‘Chemist Warehouse and TerryWhite duopoly’
‘Isn’t this really about greedy doctors?’ independent MP Bob Katter has asked the Health Minister – who defended double dispensing and pharmacists’ “$100 billion” in earnings Queensland MP Bob Katter …
‘They’re ripping the guts out of pharmacy’
Double dispensing is “not over, by any means,” Opposition deputy Sussan Ley has told Sydney pharmacists, as one store owner prepares to keep fighting A multiple award-winning Sydney pharmacy will …
‘It’s about much more than the medication.’
One of Australia’s leading consultant pharmacists has spoken out against 60-day dispensing, warning of loss of social connections and of wasted medicines “The more medicines people have in their houses, …
‘It’s pretty gobsmacking, isn’t it’
Chief pharmacist with the Capital Chemist Group Andrew Topp talks about the lack of consultation surrounding 60-day consulting, and questions the competence of decision-makers Speaking to Carlene McMaugh for the …
Surprise!
With only a couple of weeks before it’s due to begin, Angelo Pricolo looks at the national ODT (Opioid Dependence Treatment) Community Pharmacy program… and wonders about the detail Sometimes …