Tech platforms to combine forces
MedAdvisor and GuildLink set to join forces as acquisition is announced Australian pharmacies are set to benefit from a deal that will see medtech company MedAdvisor acquire GuildLink. The deal …
Getting the message out
Federal government kicks off the new oral antiviral advertising campaign The federal government has launched its much discussed new advertising campaign to encourage eligible Australians to access life-saving COVID-19 oral …
Getting pharmacists into aged care
It’s important to embed pharmacists in residential aged care, but systems need to change first, experts explain The pre-election announcement that $345.7 million would be spent over 4 years to embed …
Confronting ‘dire’ medicine shortages
With over 400 medicines facing shortages, the industry says it’s working to minimise the impact As medicines shortages continue to increase, Australian peak bodies say they are “deeply concerned” about …
What is an organic marketing strategy?
What does organic have to do with digital marketing? Well, just like your tomatoes our social media marketing can sometimes benefit from some extra help to grow, says Renee Giesemann …
The week in review
Disaster payments, RATs, the pharmacy trial and awards were in the headlines this week… RATs & disaster payments This week, we heard that the government changed its mind over its …
Looking beyond COVID
RATs for flu exist – should we be self-testing for that too? Flu season has begun uncharacteristically early this year, and so far we’ve seen around 187,000 laboratory-confirmed cases, 1,323 hospitalisations, and …
Election time
Election of PDL Directors to the National Board The following vacancies will occur as of the date of the next annual general meeting to be held on 20 October 2022 …
Losing approval
Pharmacist has their approval revoked following a criminal conviction A New South Wales pharmacist has had their approval revoked by the Department of Health after being found guilty of defrauding …
Vaping fine handed down
TGA issues fine for over $30k for unlawful advertising The TGA has issued 12 infringement notices totalling $31,698 to a NSW-based individual for alleged unlawful advertising of disposable nicotine vaping …
How the pandemic has fast forwarded pharmacy
The last two years have sped up and brought forward a lot of changes to pharmacy, but have also brought confidence back to the sector, experts say Speakers at the …
Doctor group ‘spreading lies,’ says Guild
“Disgraceful”: The AMA has sledged the Qld Premier and Health Minister for allegedly failing to consult with communities about the pharmacy scope of practice pilot AMA President Dr Omar Khorshid …