Pharmacy Board
Board fees to jump $60
The Pharmacy Board has announced its national general registration fee has risen for 2018/9 The Board has increased the fee for general registration to $396, up from $336 last year. …
Pharmacy’s changing face
Nine examples of how the profession is changing Here are some of the interesting demographic changes that are happening in pharmacy taken from the latest Pharmacy Board of Australia registration …
Peering into the AJP crystal ball
Negotiations are soon due to start for the 7CPA. We look ahead to see what might be on offer for pharmacy. By Megan Haggan No matter the sector, the future …
Regulatory change on the way?
A new consultation paper includes proposals that could change the way national boards regulate health practitioners AHPRA has welcomed the release of a consultation paper by the Australian Health Ministers …
Three models of pharmacist prescribing examined
Steps towards pharmacist prescribing could be taken soon, including examining how stakeholders could get involved with its progress The Pharmacy Board held a forum last week to consider the need …
Assessing interns
A new blueprint is set to become the framework used to determine future options for assessing pharmacy interns The blueprint is the result of the Intern Year Blueprint project, which …
Getting testimonials right
AHPRA has created a new tool to help advertisers understand their obligations about using testimonials and reviews in advertising The testimonials tool, aimed at practitioners and advertisers of regulated health …
Pharmacist prescribing moves forward
The Pharmacy Board is set to host a national forum on pharmacist prescribing in Melbourne next month “The forum will bring stakeholders together to explore pharmacist prescribing as a means …
Snapshot of the sector
The number of pharmacists in Australia has grown slightly, according to new figures from the Pharmacy Board The National Board has released its quarterly registration data, showing that 30,984 pharmacists …
Dispensing advice
Nine out of ten pharmacists pass Board audits, new data reveals, while a warning is issued on dispensing process failures Around 90% of pharmacists successfully passed audits by the Pharmacy …
Internship survey
The Pharmacy Board has launched a survey investigating the pharmacy internship experience It has announced that the large-scale survey, involving pharmacy interns and preceptors across Australia, is now open. The …
How to handle codeine scripts
The Pharmacy Board has advised on handling scripts for large quantities of codeine-containing preparations In its latest communique, the Pharmacy Board has received a request for advice about how pharmacists …