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 …
ACT women crossing border for medical termination
The ACT Greens are tabling legislation to improve access to medical abortion in the territory, a move welcomed by the Guild’s ACT branch While abortion has been legal in the …
5 stats on sleep
While Aussies are actively taking steps to improve their sleep, stress, illness and technology can get in the way of getting the right amount of shut-eye As it’s World Sleep …
Duro-K lead issue no cause for alarm
The TGA has advised that it has learned that one batch of Duro-K 600mg potassium chloride tablets exceed permitted lead levels Following testing to comply with the new regulatory guidelines …
My Health Record: the guidelines
The PSA has released guidelines for pharmacists concerning the My Health Record program PSA, in partnership with the Australian Digital Health Agency, met with pharmacy and consumer groups and subject …
Sick note attacks continue
Mainstream media appear to have removed an article reporting on its sending a well employee to a pharmacy for a sick note Last week, News Corp published an article in …
Advantage appointment
Advantage Pharmacy Group has announced the appointment of Lynne Gallucci to the Board as a Non-Executive Chairperson Ms Gallucci has ten years’ experience working as the Executive GM of Retail …
EpiPen supply returning to normal
Recent issues with the supply of EpiPens are in the process of being addressed, reports the Pharmacy Guild The EpiPen shortage experienced in Australia has been a worldwide issue due …
Tribunal puzzled by pharmacist’s offending
A pharmacist’s registration has been cancelled after he supplied drugs to several patients without a prescription – and attempted to shift blame to his employers Pharmacist James Fearon was arrested …
Outstanding SA/NT pharmacists honoured
Leading South Australian and Northern Territory pharmacists were honoured at the 2018 PSA SA/NT Awards The Pharmacist of the Year Award was presented to Dr Janet Sluggett, a pharmacist researcher embedded …
Health Minister to speak at APP
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt is to deliver the opening keynote address at APP2018 The Pharmacy Guild has announced that Minister Hunt will present in the opening plenary session on …
Behind the scenes
AJP chats with Lizzy Pike and Rebecca Williamson about their award-winning product Face Halo, exclusively stocked by Priceline Pharmacy The Face Halo, recently introduced at The Beauty Prescription event and available …