Pharmacies getting ‘strong supplies’
While it’s still patchy, the rapid antigen test supply situation is looking up for pharmacies, Greg Hunt says Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has flagged what he says is a …
Missing medicines
Almost 20% of medications are unaccounted for in Australian hospital electronic administration records A new study has revealed alarming quantities of medications supplied to hospital wards and EDs are not …
Workforce worries to impact market
While the pharmacy market remains strong for now, workforce issues have been identified as the looming threat There has been a marked jump in the number of pharmacy owners …
Pharmacists recognised
A former PDL chair and the founder of the PSS are among four distinguished pharmacists recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours Former PDL chair John Coppock, the founding chair …
Becoming a hub
In the sixth of our series profiling the 2022 Pharmacy of the year finalists, we meet the team from Amcal Life Clinic Donnybrook Pharmacy, WA Any issues with availability and …
Reducing the barriers
For the fifth of our series profiling the 2022 Pharmacy of the Year finalists, we meet the team from Blooms The Chemist Orange, NSW A passion for the care of …
The top ten
CWH, RATs, vax: the topics our readers have been focusing on over the holiday season The last two months have certainly been busy for everyone in primary health. And there’s …
Resizing for success
In the fourth of our series profiling the 2022 Pharmacy of the Year finalists, we profile the team from Cooleman Court Pharmacy, ACT The decision to completely refocus a pharmacy’s …
Where will the stock come from?
Guild welcomes National Cabinet decision on pharmacy rapid antigen tests for concession card holders, but says supply remains the crucial issue National Cabinet has announced a new plan for the …
Vale Mary Polack
Colleagues mourn the passing of a celebrated Tasmanian pharmacy figure The pharmacy community is commemorating the career of Mary Polack, who died recently (28 December), aged 80 years, following a …
Pharmacy at the centre of testing imbroglio
Leading health economist joins the call for free RATs for all Australians as test crisis rolls on All Australians should be offered free Rapid Antigen Tests, with economic and health …
Vale Dr Erica Sainsbury
Colleagues pay respect to pharmacy academic who passed away in late 2021 Members of the pharmacy community have shared messages of respect and sadness following the passing of Dr Erica …