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Stock management crisis looming
Pharmacy facing “unprecedented” stock management issues: Guild Community pharmacies are facing “arguably unprecedented challenges” in effectively managing their stock, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia believes. With a large number of …
Vic flu, pertussis jabs expected soon: PSA, Guild
The PSA and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have been working with the Victorian Government and local health authorities to progress a pharmacist-administered vaccination program, the two groups said in …
Flu jabs come to ACT pharmacies
ACT community pharmacists have been given the green light to administer flu vaccinations to their patients in time for the upcoming flu season. The President of the Pharmacy Guild of …
Patients must have the facts: Guild
Be honest about the true cost of the $1 discount, Guild urges pharmacists Australian pharmacists must be honest about the impact of the $1 PBS co-pay discount on their chances …
Give us control: Guild
Guild wants pharmacy to play a key role in chronic health management, despite resistance Community pharmacy should be empowered to play a vital role in the management and prevention of …
PBS listings need review: Guild
An urgent review is needed of the de-listing of some medicines which were available on the PBS and now will cost more OTC, says the Guild.The Guild has written to the Pharmaceutical Benefits …
Pharmacy in interesting times: a look back at 2015
AJP takes a look back over the events of 2015, a turbulent year in the history of community pharmacy “May you live in interesting times,” is purportedly an ancient Chinese …
Integrated health care expert Dr Paul Grundy to speak at APP2016
World renowned expert on integrated health care, USA-based Dr Paul Grundy, will speak at the Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference in March 2016. Back by popular demand, this will be Dr …
Paper to help with chronic, complex health conditions
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has welcomed the release of the discussion paper ‘Better outcomes for people with chronic and complex health conditions through primary health care.’ Releasing the discussion …
6CPA funds puts professional services centre stage
The doubling of funds for professional services in the 6CPA represents recognition that community pharmacists are now primary healthcare providers, claims Charlie Benrimoj, professor of pharmacy practice and head of …
$1 pharmacy discount to hurt businesses?
The optional $1 discount on patient copayments for prescription medicines could harm community pharmacy businesses and drive consumers towards a price-oriented, lower-value model, industry stakeholders fear. The discount, previously announced …
PSA welcomes program funding in 6CPA
The PSA has welcomed the signing of a letter of intent between the Australian Government and the Pharmacy Guild agreeing on the broad parameters of the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement, …