Signing off as a new beginning looms
Three significant events dominated the pharmacy landscape in 2020, says George Tambassis In the first of a series of columns from leaders of the profession, Pharmacy Guild of Australia national …
Webinar recording: How to manage difficult conversations in pharmacy
Essential viewing: tips from expert PDL & PSS panel on how to de-escalate strong emotions in patients, keep calm and stay safe in pharmacy This webinar focuses on practical ways …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in Australian pharmacy… here are some of the stories which made the headlines The WA Guild is calling on all parties ahead of the upcoming …
Stress test
The stress of COVID has seen a spike in people seeking help with mental health issues, while calls to the Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) reveal anxiety levels among pharmacists themselves …
Priceline partners with women’s footy
Football Federation Australia has announced that it has signed a three-year partnership agreement with Priceline Pharmacy to support the development of women’s and youth football in Australia As part of …
Getting things back on track
APP2021 will tell delegates how pharmacy can survive and thrive in the post-COVID era; plus a virtual National Medicines Symposium will be held this month With the coronavirus pandemic resulting …
Should Australians be worried about waiting for a COVID vaccine when the UK has just approved Pfizer’s?
Sydney and Toronto pharmacy and wider health experts look at a pressing issue: the COVID-19 vaccine by Joel Lexchin, University of Toronto; Barbara Mintzes, University of Sydney; Kellia Chiu, University …
Building good connections
A community pharmacist has spearheaded a project that links vulnerable people with social support, and provides education to combat Covid-19 conspiracy theories Sydney pharmacy owner Veronica Nou has launched The …
Penalties of nearly $200k for breaches
Authority sends strong message to all licencees about pharmacy ownership rules, with a warning about steep penalties Pharmacy licensees need to abide by the various legal obligations connected with ownership, …
Changes at the top
Michelle Bou-Samra has been named the new president of the Australasian College of Pharmacy, as Chris Owen steps down to spend more time on other pharmacy industry duties Community pharmacist …
‘Our recent experience has not delivered us any level of confidence.’
One stakeholder is urging the need for the WA Government to review the Commercial Tenancy Act, saying the current legislation is “ineffective” Ahead of the state election, the Pharmacy Guild …
Be alert but not alarmed
What are the most frequent error types reported to PDL… and what are the causes of these errors? PDL has issued advice to its members about dispensing errors, including tips …