Pharmacist who ‘could barely stand’ while working drunk appeals decision
A pharmacist with a history of drink driving, practising while under the influence and forging hospital documents has appealed the cancellation of his registration The Supreme Court of NSW has …
Lockdown closures led to PBS cancellation
A pharmacy owner has taken her appeal against a decision to cancel her PBS approval to the Federal Court – and been knocked back She had closed her pharmacy, located …
An upgrade for TWC loyalty scheme
TerryWhite Chemmart has introduced a new evolution of its loyalty program with the launch of REWARDS Plus According to the banner group, REWARDS Plus is a significant step forward in …
Ministerial addresses spark interest
Minister Butler to open Medicines Management 2024 in Adelaide as call for abstracts opens The call for abstracts has opened for Australia’s largest scientific pharmacy conference as the Society of …
NAPSA ‘thrilled’ with new student award
New Pharmacy Student of the Year honour announced at the SHPA’s Student Symposium Pharmacy students who can demonstrate diversity in their learning through the Australian and New Zealand College of …
Should pharmacies be replaced by online outlets?
Claim made in the mainstream media that Queensland’s recently passed Pharmacy Ownership Bill takes the state back to the last century Aaron Patrick, senior correspondent for the Australian Financial Review, …
A thousand pharmacists in only five months
1000th pharmacist recognised as ANZCAP opens drop-in consultations to meet demand The Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) has formally recognised its 1000th pharmacist, while opening drop-in …
Poll: Has the Guild’s deal with the government restored confidence?
Following the announcement of a heads of agreement for the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) – we want to know if you are feeling more confident about the future of …
Ward named as new PBAC chair
Outgoing MSAC chair, Professor Robyn Ward, will take on the leadership of the PBAC this May Professor Ward, the executive dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the …
Ruston falls down Lib’s SA Senate ticket
Shadow Health Minister drops to number two on the Liberal Party’s South Australian Senate ticket for the next federal election Days after appearing at the Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference (APP) …
Globally renowned pharmacy researcher to lead Health Sciences at Curtin
Curtin University has appointed Professor Carlo Marra as Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Health Sciences Professor Marra brings an extensive background in health research and academic leadership to Curtin. Graduating with …
Ask because you care: Deprescribing webinar
The theme for MedsAware Deprescribing Action Week is Ask because you care MedsAware is SHPA’s Deprescribing Action Week, raising awareness around polypharmacy and deprescribing. Deprescribing describes the process of discontinuing …