Second wave has pharmacists concerned
Australian pharmacists are worried about a second wave of COVID-19 infection, as case numbers begin to creep upwards Earlier this month, the AJP asked readers whether they thought a potential …
The dismissal: application denied
A pharmacy assistant who was made redundant during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic said she felt discriminated against because of her age The pharmacy assistant’s employment was terminated with …
A ‘tireless’ campaigner for refugee rights
A NSW pharmacist has been recognised with a humanitarian award for her work supporting refugees Veronica Nou, a pharmacist and proprietor of two Western Sydney pharmacies, is the winner in …
Lighting the beacon
How to increase your profile as a ‘beacon’ pharmacy for women’s health? Glenn Guilfoyle provides some tips So you are looking to increase your pharmacy’s women’s health profile, and become …
The week in review
This week we’ve been looking through the newly signed Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement, which was released in full on Thursday night The new 7CPA includes a “modest” increase in dispensing …
‘Unfair’ PhARIA system set to be scrapped
Govt estimates about 800 more pharmacies will be able to access rural support under new classification rules set to roll out over the next year In announcing the 7CPA last …
Nicotine for e-cigarettes import ban
E-cigarettes containing nicotine are set to be banned from importation, in a move welcomed by doctor groups The Therapeutic Goods Administration has advised that the Australian Government plans to ask …
Pharmacy allegedly advertised prescription goods
A Victorian pharmacy has racked up 17 infringement notices and been fined more than $200,000 over alleged unlawful advertising of therapeutic goods Net Pharmacy Pty Ltd, a company based in …
‘Can you imagine when the COVID-19 vaccine comes out?’
A “massive clause” about vaccination in the 7CPA means that moves to grant pharmacists access to the National Immunisation Program will shift up a gear A clause in the Seventh …
UTI prescribing now live
The Queensland trial of pharmacist prescribing for simple UTIs has reached a key milestone, with the release of the Drug Therapy Protocol Pilot and consortium lead on the Urinary Tract …
End of an era at the Guild
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s outstanding Head of Learning and Development, Sue Bond, has retired after 22 years’ service to community pharmacy training and education The National President of the …
ECP elected PSA Queensland president
Townsville-based pharmacist Shane MacDonald has been elected as Queensland Branch President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Mr MacDonald, an early career pharmacist, has been a pharmacist manager for over …