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Double dispensing continues to dominate the news cycle, but never rule out Chemist Warehouse 60-day dispensing has remained the dominant news topic in the pharmacy news cycle for the second …
Pharmacy information will boost double dispensing modelling
Pharmacy groups are being invited to share data with the Department of Health and Aged Care to support new 60-day dispensing modelling The Department of Health is continuing to work …
Concerns grow over 60 day impacts
Parliamentary crossbenchers are increasingly wary of some of the unintended consequences of 60 day dispensing, a senior Guild official says as they fight for it to be addressed in an …
‘We did what we could under the limits of confidentiality’: Murphy
Consultation about the controversial 60-day dispensing Budget measure was “necessarily limited”, Department of Health boss says Confidentiality requirements restricted the Department of Health’s ability to consult more widely on the potential …
Inappropriate prescribing revealed by pharmacy probe
An investigation into a pharmacy sparked another into a GP, who wrote 121 fentanyl scripts for one person in just over a year The Civil and Administrative Tribunal NSW has …
World news wrapup: 8 June 2023
Irish pharmacists claim to be kept in the dark by Health Minister; CWH customers offered NZ$5 to defect to independents; UK media told to stop “pharmacy-bashing” as closures risk lives …
Gallagher wants pharmacists providing more health services
Minister reiterates desire to see pharmacists as health professionals rather than “retailers” Double dispensing will give community pharmacists the opportunity to provide a broader range of health services, Senator Katy …
‘Show that you’ve got this’: PATY 2022 Terri Bakker
Terri Bakker from Terry White Chemmart Rosny Park, TAS, shares tips on how to be nominated for PATY, being an ambassador for pharmacy assistants, and the fab prizes! The Pharmacy …
Guild likened to PwC over confidentiality agreement breach
Minister tells Senate Estimates that the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s decision to brief members about 60-day dispensing had similarities to PwC leaks Moves by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia to …
Double dispensing to cripple pharmacies, halve net profit
Losses from double dispensing will be tens of thousands worse than predicted to date – and 10,000 jobs could be slashed from the sector, a new report warns RSM Australia, …
Watch: OTC management of gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms
Dr Brett MacFarlane provides an overview of reflux symptoms and management, including optimal use of medicines Reflux symptoms are common in the community and pharmacists are often the first acute …
Watch: Re-evaluating over-the-counter options for acute pain
In an evolving pain management landscape, what is the way forward? Joyce McSwan discusses OTC analgesics Misuse of analgesics has become a major concern in recent years, leading to the …