AMA ‘late to the party’ on OCP talk
The AMA has slammed pharmacies as “retail shops” where it is inappropriate to discuss sexual health, but the Guild says they’re “out of touch” The Australian Medical Association has issued …
Health literacy falling short: survey
One in five consumers report finding medicines information given by a pharmacist, doctor or nurse “hard to follow” or “confusing” Consumers need to be supported to feel more in control …
The view from the hill
Guild national president Trent Twomey talks about his fight against postcode healthcare, his views on the 7CPA, pharmacy’s COVID vaccination future and professional services expansion AJP: Are you pleased to …
Trial misconstrued as ‘pro-life’
A trial where pharmacists would discuss contraceptive options with patients seeking EC has sparked a public backlash, with comments about “Bible bashing chemists” and “gatekeeping” Pharmacy researchers have expressed disappointment …
Code of Conduct feedback
Pharmacists are being encouraged to have their say on the regulators’ Code of Conduct The Pharmacy Board of Australia is inviting pharmacists to comment on the shared Code of Conduct, …
Guess who won Pharmacy’s Got Talent 2021?
The people’s choice results are in and our winning entry leads by over 100 votes! Yet again, pharmacists have blown us away with their talent, and willingness to have a …
‘Our mission is zero suicides, simple as that.’
Chemist Warehouse partners with Gotcha4Life to raise awareness and funds to build mental fitness Chemist Warehouse has partnered with media personality Gus Worland’s not-for-profit foundation, Gotcha4Life, to raise awareness and …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Drugs in secondary stroke prevention Aspirin, clopidogrel, or a combination of aspirin with dipyridamole are first-line options for secondary …
Pharmacists recognised
Faye McMillan, Australia’s first registered indigenous pharmacist heads a small pharmacy contingent in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List Associate Professor Faye McMillan was awarded the Medal (AM) in the …
The week in review
This week saw a watershed moment for community pharmacy and the COVID-19 vaccination… but also continued controversy about the jab In big news for community pharmacy this week, pharmacist immuniser …
Prescribing a good night’s sleep
Numerous studies have shown pharmacists are well placed to support sleep health. However, what is the true depth and feasibility of their role in this area? We are now more …
Here’s how pharmacies could boost Australia’s COVID vaccine rollout
John Jackson and Harry Al-Wassiti from Monash University look at the many ways pharmacists could already be helping with the rollout Under Australia’s original COVID-19 vaccination rollout plan, community pharmacies …