Hero program results revealed
A retail and marketing program has produced double the increased sales for participating members compared to others, says one pharmacy network Pharmacy Alliance has announced the results of its ‘Healthcare …
White Coat Syndrome
Is wearing a white uniform in pharmacy a barrier or a blessing? Angelo Pricolo takes a look… There is something to be said for the school uniform. It is an …
Bathurst pharmacist wins APP car
A Bathurst community pharmacist visited the Gold Coast for APP2022, and drove away with a Mazda CX-30 G20 Touring SUV Alissa, from Blooms the Chemist Bathurst Armada, won the car …
Keeping up to date
What’s next on the pharmacy events calendar? The Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy (AACP) will hold its 18th Annual Consultant Clinical Pharmacy Seminar ConPharm at Sea World Resort Gold Coast, Qld, …
Pharmacy needs to rally after COVID: FIP
The International Pharmaceutical Federation has announced the theme of World Pharmacists Day, to be held on 25 September 2022 “Pharmacy united in action for a healthier world” is the theme …
‘Lower the age’
Pharmacy organisations call on all health ministers to urgently allow pharmacists to vaccinate children aged 5 and up against the flu With this year’s flu season looming, pharmacy groups are …
A new direction
MedAdvisor Managing Director and CEO Robert Read announces intention to retire from role as company reveals US focus MedAdvisor has announced that Managing Director and CEO Robert Read intends to …
Webinar: Avoiding the pitfalls part 2 – what pharmacists need to know
In this second in a 2-part series, PDL and Meridian Lawyers look at pharmacists’ legal responsibilities and duty of care. Register now for more tips on how to avoid the …
Gold medal, lifetime achievement bestowed
Outstanding pharmacists from South Australia and the Northern Territory have been recognised for their contributions The PSA South Australia branch has presented its pharmacy awards at an event in Adelaide …
‘A pharmacy degree is not a medical degree.’
A petition calling for the Queensland Government to halt the pharmacy scope of practice trial is nearing 6,000 signatures The petition, started by Queensland GP Dr Stephanie Dawson-Smith, calls on …
Barriers still blocking Diabetes MedsCheck program
While uptake of Diabetes MedsChecks is still low, pharmacists are finding benefits, but also shortfalls, in the program Barriers continue to inhibit the Diabetes MedsChecks (DMC) program from reaching more …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Risks and burdens of incident diabetes in long COVID A large US cohort study has found a 40% increased risk of …