Shefali Parekh: the student’s perspective
This is the second of a series in which AJP meets some Early Career Pharmacists Shefali Parekh is the current president of National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) What can …
A shot in the arm
Sizeable proportion of MPs put their arms on the line in support of pharmacist-administered vaccinations Almost one in five federal politicians have given the best possible support for expanded …
The weaker half
We all know the story, men’s health is worse than women’s in most measures, but what can be done about it? And does pharmacy have a role to play? Chris …
Is the turf war ending?
Does a recent article in an AMA publication signify a thaw in doctors’ opposition to pharmacist vaccination? Leading medical groups have been resolute in their opposition to vaccinations by pharmacists, …
Deadline approaching
Final date close for submissions to controversial drug post-marketing review Tuesday, 6 June is the last day on which pharmacists can make a submission to a Government review that has …
Taren Gill: the trendsetter
This is the first of a series in which AJP meets some Early Career Pharmacists Taren Gill was the first Early Career Pharmacist to be appointed as a PSA National …
Drug name change program continues
As many as 200 medicines have already, or will soon, have new names as the TGA pushes ahead with its policy of harmonising Australian drug names with their common international …
Budgetary blundering?
Questions over use of taxpayer funds to compensate pharmacy, as department admits script shortfall “a lot more” than $200 million budgeted for relief Australia Greens leader Senator Richard Di Natale …
The rising stars
Who are Australia’s most inspiring early career pharmacists? AJP is determined to find pharmacy’s 10 rising stars and we want our readers to help Pharmacy, it can be fairly said, …
An unexpected journey
Five things you must get right to lead your team on the change journey to a successful forward pharmacist service model Google TED talks and you will find a nice, …
One of the four pillars
Minister tells AMA that pharmacy is crucial to Australia’s health care and that dispensary reform is key Pharmacy sits as one of the four pillars of healthcare, Federal Health Minister …
New advice on safety of gel
Upgraded PI warning for hypersensitivity reactions, herpes and eye injury when using actinic keratosis gel The product information for Picato gel (ingenol mebutate) has been updated to warn against the …