Aged care funding welcomed
Pharmacy groups have applauded Minister Hunt’s announcement of nearly $350m in funding to support pharmacy’s role in aged care Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced that, following the Royal Commission …
Guild projects ‘overspend’ for CPA programs
Government brings forward millions in pharmacy program funds for the current financial year, but Guild leader warns DAA and MedsCheck cap changes are “very unlikely” Pharmacies are “doing a very …
NAPSA’s Rap with PSS!
These young performers from NAPSA came by the AJP stage at APP 2022 to perform their rap about the fantastic PSS – Pharmacists’ Support Service. What can you do? …
Daily Dose Day Two
The highlights of APP Day Two: Health Minister announces major changes around COVID and medicines affordability, plus the Guild and ACP join forces APP 2022 has continued into day two …
Leaving with a flourish
Funding for pharmacists in aged care, news on vaccinations and promises to address medicine affordability as Greg Hunt signs off from pharmacy Soon to retire Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt …
A new era for education
Changes are coming to pharmacist continuing education with the announcing of a merger between two of the major providers The Australasian College of Pharmacy and Guild Learning and Development (GuildEd) …
How to achieve goals: get in the game and make a start
Peter Thurin, coach and former pharmacist, revved up the APP2022 audience with his practical tips on how to achieve goals. Peter’s enthusiasm is infectious as you’ll see from this interview …
Senator to GPs: ‘What is the opposition’ to working with pharmacies?
A GP has claimed that proposals around pharmacists working to full scope cause more “silos” than they break down, while another divides pharmacy into two camps The AMA Council of …
“It’s a disaster, and we all need to say no.”
A key stakeholder has urged pharmacists to refuse the National Medicines Traceability Framework, saying it is an “abject failure” in Europe and making it harder for pharmacists to do their …
Tassie on board
Tasmanian pharmacists can now administer COVID-19 vaccinations to children aged 5-11, bringing the state in line with the rest of the nation Pharmacists in Tasmania have been given the green …
A Tired Pharmacist performs ‘Oh Simple Things’
‘I walked across the dispensary, I saw the challenge lying ahead, to vaccinate the population’ – so laments Aaron D’Souza, pharmacist, Guild Digital executive and vocalist / multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire! Performed …
Clinical tips: Pharmacists and antipsychotic medicines
Medicines adherence is vital for people taking antipsychotics, writes Carlene McMaugh: she presents tips on management within the community pharmacy and general practice settings Psychotic illnesses can be challenging to …