Looking back and looking forward
While 2020 has been a year of unprecedented challenges, pharmacy has a lot to be proud of, and much to build on in 2021, says Kristen Michaels In the next …
TGA conducts safety investigation into antidepressants use in young people
The review was sparked by concerns that increased antidepressant prescribing could be linked to a rise in suicide rates among young people in Australia… but what did they find? The …
Getting in early
TerryWhite Chemmart has launched its influenza vaccination program for 2021 with a ‘direct to consumer’ expression of interest campaign The group says this approach will enable consumers to sign up …
Staying strong
The pharmacy business sales market is staying strong, with many pharmacists believing prices are likely to increase, a survey has revealed A majority of pharmacists believe that pharmacy business sales …
The week in review
The COVID-19 vaccine made headlines this week, in pharmacy and beyond The turf war between pharmacy and GPs is back, this time over the COVID-19 jab, with AMA President Dr …
‘Rights aren’t worth much if they can’t be enforced.’
Industrial relations reforms announced this week will hurt pharmacy workers by undermining pay and conditions, warns one stakeholder This week the Morrison Government announced reforms to the IR system which …
Ensuring a COVID-safe Santa
Does Santa need to defer Christmas due to the pandemic? Or does he need to update his approach to become a virtual Santa, Zoom Santa or click‐and‐collect Santa? Australian experts …
Livelihoods under threat
Thousands of pharmacy and other retail jobs at risk from Jobseeker cuts as businesses and employees are set to suffer financially, MPs tell Parliament Federal parliamentarians have debated the impact …
Exam changes afoot
The Pharmacy Board has announced that changes to its registration exam for general registration are set to take effect on 1 January 2021 The changes agreed by the Board were …
Up to $6 billion CWH float rumoured
The latest speculation about a possible Chemist Warehouse float has the discount giant asking investment banks to pitch for a float – in the first quarter of 2021 For some …
Pharmacist salary update
Which cities saw a downward trend on pharmacist salaries in 2020, while another region has manager salaries up to $152k? And how far have penalty rates dropped? This latest salary …
Clinical tips: food poisoning
Karalyn Huxhagen takes a look at the different types of foodborne illness, and how pharmacists can help As pharmacists we are often called upon to provide symptom relief, management advice …