Fentanyl patch warning
Concerns over forged patch prescriptions being dispensed in pharmacies The NSW Ministry of Health’s Pharmaceutical Regulatory Unit has reported that “large numbers of forged prescriptions for fentanyl transdermal patches have …
Campaigner honoured
Recognition for fighter for evidence-based medicines and ethical drug advertising One of Australia’s leading public health campaigners, Associate Professor Ken Harvey, has been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours. An …
Recognising the profession
A range of pharmacy identities honoured While former Guild national president Kos Sclavos was the most high-profile honouree in this year’s Queens Birthday honours list, he was by no means …
Pharmacy titan commended
Kos Sclavos “humbled” by Queen’s Birthday honour Former Pharmacy Guild of Australia national president Kos Sclavos said he is “humbled” by being made a Member in the General Division of the Order …
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 …