APP2022 News
Aged care funding welcomed
Pharmacy groups have applauded Minister Hunt’s announcement of nearly $350m in funding to support pharmacy’s role in aged care Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced that, following the Royal Commission …
Guild projects ‘overspend’ for CPA programs
Government brings forward millions in pharmacy program funds for the current financial year, but Guild leader warns DAA and MedsCheck cap changes are “very unlikely” Pharmacies are “doing a very …
Leaving with a flourish
Funding for pharmacists in aged care, news on vaccinations and promises to address medicine affordability as Greg Hunt signs off from pharmacy Soon to retire Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt …
A new era for education
Changes are coming to pharmacist continuing education with the announcing of a merger between two of the major providers The Australasian College of Pharmacy and Guild Learning and Development (GuildEd) …
“It’s a disaster, and we all need to say no.”
A key stakeholder has urged pharmacists to refuse the National Medicines Traceability Framework, saying it is an “abject failure” in Europe and making it harder for pharmacists to do their …
RACGP, AMA ‘completely unhinged’: Twomey
Guild president takes aim at GPs after an article referring to pharmacy scope of practice “compared pharmacists to dogs” Pharmacy Guild National President Trent Twomey has blasted GP groups for …
Butler backs full scope
With a post-COVID “great retirement” of burned-out health workers likely, projects like the pharmacy full scope of practice trial are vital, says the Shadow Health Minister Shadow Health Minister Mark …
Firouzeh Farihi Zadeh is top intern
Firouzeh (Fi) Farihi Zadeh, from Alive Pharmacy Warehouse Westcourt in North Queensland, has been named as the 2021 MIMS/Guild Intern of the Year The award was presented during the 2022 …
Cooleman Court Pharmacy is Australia’s best
The proprietor of the 2022 Pharmacy of the Year has spoken about the importance of professional services, and of inclusivity Cooleman Court Pharmacy in the ACT has been named the …
The best advice
Here’s a snapshot of some of the key business advice sessions coming up at APP2022 It’s now less than a month till APP2022 kicks off on the Gold Coast. Here’s …
Question time
AJP will be presenting a harm minimisation panel discussion during APP2022, and we’re inviting you to ask questions We’re pleased to reveal an exciting new initiative that will take place …
What’s on in pharmacy?
The latest news in pharmacy events, including Lisa Nissen joining APP to talk about the Queensland pharmacy pilot program Professor Lisa Nissen will be joining the speaking line up at …
