Supporting men, women and kids
AFT Pharmaceuticals is getting behind three charities in a bid to help them raise vital funding and get people talking about health The company’s founder and CEO, Hartley Atkinson says …
Prescribers urged to think about opioids
GPs are being given an “opportunity to reflect” on their opioid prescribing, as part of a new national education program From later this week, GPs across Australia will receive a …
‘It gives me a lot to live for.’
The ABC has interviewed a 90-year-old pharmacist from Taree who has been working in the same pharmacy for nearly 65 years Pharmacist Con Mottee, who works for Saxby’s Pharmacy, Taree, …
Reach out, says PSS
The Pharmacists’ Support Service urges pharmacists impacted by bushfires to seek help if they need it With fires raging in Queensland, NSW and Western Australia there are sure to be …
‘First obvious step’ in new Priceline direction
Priceline Pharmacy has announced its newest ambassador, Chrissie Swan The TV and radio presenter’s first role for the pharmacy brand will be its 2019 Christmas campaign. The “Chrissie campaign” launches …
Formula fraud flat leave to appeal dismissed
A couple who found themselves embroiled in “an incredible series of events” involving an $18 million-plus PBS fraud have lost a bid to keep their home The applicants, Zeinab Youssef …
Pharmacy Alliance aiming for 1000 members
Pharmacy Alliance has now welcomed a 700th pharmacy to its network The group says that the addition of Prahran Midnight Pharmacy Melbourne cements its position as Australia’s largest, independent, member-based …
Students, get registered: Board
The Pharmacy Board has reminded students in their final year of studying pharmacy that they can apply for provisional registration, with new information and requirements “Before you can start practising …
Fancy yourself a performer?
Pharmacy’s Got Talent is back for APP2020 – and entries are open to pharmacists AND exhibitors! Next year’s contest promises to be bigger and even more fun than the inaugural competition – we …
‘I certainly saved lives with what I did.’
A pharmacist who went door-to-door handing out naloxone kits and trained non-pharmacist staff to do the same has admitted to professional misconduct At a disciplinary hearing in Toronto, Canadian pharmacist …
More Advantage for WA
Advantage Pharmacy has announced its expansion into Western Australia with three pharmacies joining the group The stores are based in Morley, High Wycombe and Falcon and have moved from the …
Scholarships open
Applications are now open for 2020 pharmacy scholarship applications The Pharmacy Programs Administrator has announced that applications are now open for the Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme (RPSS) and Aboriginal and …