Takeover confirmed
Decision by members to restructure the Australian College of Pharmacy as a proprietary company led by a Guild branch is declared final, as agitation continues College President Chris Owen has …
Getting there
Pharmacy students want to work in hospitals – but there are barriers to their entry The Society of Hospital Pharmacist of Australia has reinstated calls for a nationwide approach to …
Testing flair and entrepreneurship
The 14th National Student Business Plan Competition is now underway The competition aims to test the flair and entrepreneurship of students preparing for a career in community pharmacy. The Pharmacy …
‘Australian Patriot Blog,’ abuse leads to suspension
A health practitioner has been suspended for a year after publishing “bizarre” comments endorsing conspiracy theories and discussing the “global deepstate” A February hearing at the Civil and Administrative Tribunal …
World news wrapup: 13 February 2020
NZ pharmacist censured after pouring petrol on neighbours; more funding woes in the UK; Chemist Warehouse eyes new market Kāpiti, New Zealand: A pharmacist “just snapped” after years of complaining …
Less talk, more action
A new report on preventable hospitalisations underlines the capacity for pharmacists to work to full scope of practice, one stakeholder says The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released a …
Working together: what helps and hinders
GPs and pharmacists work best together when they understand and value one another’s expertise, a new study shows The research, published in the British Journal of General Practice by researchers …
What do pharmacists need to know?
Australian researchers have reviewed the evidence behind nicotine vaping products as a harm reduction tool and provide advice for pharmacy staff Pharmacists play a critical role in delivering harm reduction …
Taking the right path
As new laws regarding the prescribing, dispensing and cultivation of medicinal cannabis come into play, pharmacists have an essential role in ensuring patients receive the right advice Since legislative changes …
Caffeine cutback
Tight scheduling restrictions are being imposed on caffeine powders Currently unregulated caffeine powders are to be included as scheduled medicines, after an interim decision announced by the Therapeutic Goods Administration …
Helping with non-medical activities
Pharmacy is a “touch point” which could be used to help social prescribing for people who feel isolated – but such assistance often remains unfunded A new report from the …
Pay rates remain biggest concern for students
Annual survey finds positive attitudes towards future employment, however concern remains around hospital placements, wages and the growth of discount pharmacies Students are feeling positive about their future employment, according …