MTick ‘to make menopause visible’
TerryWhite Chemmart rolls out new marque to improve visibility of “menopause-friendly products” A new partnership between TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) and British menopause brand partner, GenM, aims to deliver in-store guidance …
‘Total reliance on the supply model will not sustain our industry’
FIP president pays tribute to Australia’s pharmacy practice model, as international jurisdictions champion pharmacist scope Paul Sinclair, the first Australian president of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) sat down with …
College celebrates 50 years
Australasian College of Pharmacy inducts final Fellowship cohort as it celebrates 50 years With the process of transitioning into the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) underway, the Australasian College of …
CSL slides amid US vax policy
The global biotech dropped its CEO and saw its share price plummet after flagging a fall in profit, competition in iron generics and the impact of US vaccine policy Melbourne-based …
Small business seeks streamlined visa processes
Skills shortages across all sectors are crippling small business, an advocacy body warns The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) is calling immigration reform, tax reforms and the introduction of a permanent instant asset …
More pharmacists take on training in ‘essential’ move
The WA government has announced that another 40 pharmacists are set to start their training to diagnose and treat Western Australians for a range of simple health conditions The pharmacists …
‘The pharmacist is the hero’
A national chain has detailed its strategy to grow its footprint and put pharmacists centre stage, as it revamps its network of 46 stores The new leader of South Australia-helmed …
Navigating risk in modern day pharmacy practice
PDL pharmacists discuss the benefits of proactive risk management including tools to improve practice in today’s pharmacy. Presented by Claire Bekema, PDL Professional Officer and Amy Minion, Lead Pharmacist …
dRx series: Deprescribing antihypertensives in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek take a look at antihypertensive medicines and when to consider deprescribing Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve …
‘A necessary step’
First PBAC recommendation for Covid vaccine addition to NIP The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended that the Covid-19 vaccine, Comirnaty, be listed on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) …
The vaping conundrum
“The key points about vaping (e-cigarettes) can be easily summarised. If you smoke, vaping is much safer; if you don’t smoke, don’t vape” — Professor Chris Whitty, chief medical officer …
Petition warns against autonomous pharmacist prescribing
GP-led petition calls on the House of Representatives to urge the government and the Pharmacy Board of Australia to reconsider its consultation process on pharmacist prescribing “Autonomous pharmacist prescribing models …