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Discounters devalue the profession: union
The union for employee pharmacists has slammed the recently announced “super profit” by Chemist Warehouse, saying the burden on staff continues to grow Last week the AJP reported that Chemist …
Celebrating the profession
Here’s what leaders from across the pharmacy landscape had to say about this year’s theme for World Pharmacists Day Happy World Pharmacists Day to all of our valued readers! “Pharmacy …
Working pharmacist voices go unheard: union
Pharmacists are capable and willing to step in to do more for patient health, says Emma McBride – but the union says it has never been consulted on what full …
Extend RAT, Disaster Payments: PPA
Frontline workers such as pharmacists need a safety net due to COVID, one stakeholder argues Professionals Australia has reiterated its call that the Federal Government extend the Pandemic Leave Disaster …
Pay rise still a ‘real decline’ in pharmacist wage
Pharmacists are still missing out when it comes to pay and conditions, says one stakeholder, despite the Fair Work decision The Fair Work Commission has cited the “sharp rise” in …
Unfair pay disparities remain
Morrison Government fails to improve remuneration for members of the profession and plan hospital pharmacist roles, say pharmacy stakeholders The Pharmacy Guild wasn’t happy with this year’s Federal Budget, with …
Pay action needed now
“Real and practical action” is needed on wages and conditions, says one stakeholder in reacting to the National Advocacy Day of Action Last week (Thursday 17 March) the Pharmaceutical Society …
The week in review
Polypharmacy, the duration of scripts and women in pharmacy were all issues that came to the fore this week We kicked off the week with International Women’s Day, and the …
Parting shot: lift wages, conditions
A high-profile pharmacist has urged the sector to improve wages and conditions, as he retires Professional Pharmacists Australia president Dr Geoff March has announced his retirement. The organisation has lauded …
Happy International Women’s Day
Is there room for more opportunity for women in pharmacy? AJP spoke with leaders from across the profession Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), a day to celebrate the achievements …
CWH accused of underpayment
Chemist Warehouse workers say they’ve been underpaid over summer, and that the discount giant has run into payroll difficulty VICE has spoken to retail workers at Chemist Warehouse who say …
The week in review
Another busy week in community pharmacy, with a focus on pay and workloads, as well as personal protective equipment PPA released the results of a new survey on the impact …