Pharmacist helps save the day
An Australian pharmacist and nurse come to the rescue of a dangerously ill patient during a mid-air emergency Early into a flight from Johannesburg to Mauritius while on the way …
Fee fears for Coalition policy
Labor best to look after health system, AMA says as doctors fear massive fee rise The ALP has won the support of the AMA for its promises to remove the …
The naturopathy debate
Do you believe pharmacies should stock naturopathic medicines? Vote in our poll Concerns have again been raised publicly about pharmacy’s role in supplying naturopathic products and services. Pharmacist and long-time …
GuildCare Pharmacy of the Month
The April 2016 GuildCare Pharmacy of the Month is Soul Pattinson Chemist, Ashfield, NSW Proprietor/Pharmacist Fritz Dy tells us what GuildCare means to his pharmacy: “GuildCare provides a brilliant platform …
Reader reaction
Pharmacists fire up over low wages claim Readers have reacted to recent stories claiming that pharmacy graduates have some of the lowest wages of any profession, and the potential for …
PBS price hike on the skids: ALP
The ALP plans to scrap the Coalition’s controversial plan to increase PBS prices if elected on 2 July. The move, flagged in the 2014 Abbott/Hockey budget, has been stalled in …
A medicinewise leader
Pharmacist recognised at NPS awards The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) congratulates Federal Councillor Dr Lisa Pont for her success in the National Medicinewise Awards, presented at the …
Pharmacies warned on ‘cowboy’ behaviour
Pharmacists must adhere to guidelines on the level of the PBS co-pay discount they offer or risk fines, Pharmacy Guild leaders warn. In the latest NSW Guild Bulletin, acting state …
Splitting the vote
A surprise leader in the pharmacy voting stakes South Australian independent Senator Nick Xenophon and his new party are one of the preferred choices of Australian pharmacy voters, an AJP …
Pharmacist arrested for poisoning
A Sydney pharmacist has been charged after allegedly putting drugs into a co-worker’s drink, media sources say. According to NSW Police a 26-year-old woman attended Maroubra Police Station on Wednesday (11 …
Still on hold
Codeine rescheduling decision deferred again as naproxen stays S2 The TGA has once again delayed announcing its final decision on the rescheduling fate of codeine-containing medicines. In its latest release …
Co-pay hikes still on the agenda
Discount could be offset by tabled price increases to offset Budget black hole While the federal Health Minister has been lauding the update among pharmacy of the optional $1 PBS …