Extended prescribing impasse
Mixed messages from the Department of Health over two-month prescriptions, as new documents say pharmacist mark-ups will impact consumer and taxpayer savings New Department of Health documents reveal that two-month …
Conflicting views over College proposal
Former leaders of the Australian College of Pharmacy have expressed concerns over a recommendation that will see it restructured as a proprietary company and “run” by a Guild branch A …
The old and the new
A wide range of articles made our 10 most-read features for 2019, including some from the recent past Careers advice, pharmacist prescribing, changing methods of practice, clinical articles and Chemist …
Toxic oils
Cases of poisoning from essential oil exposure are frequent and increasing in Australia, new research reveals A study published this week shows there were 4,412 calls made to the NSW …
2019: our readers’ favourites
What were our 20 most popular stories during 2019? As 2019 draws to a close, we will look back at the stories that engaged our readers during the year. Today, …
State of origin
Which state has the highest, or lowest, percentage of AHPRA notifications for pharmacists? The most recent data snapshot released by the Pharmacy Board of Australia has revealed more detail about …
The registration clock is ticking
Time is almost up for registration renewals, and there are new photo ID requirements, the Pharmacy Board says The Pharmacy Board of Australia has issued a reminder that those who …
The numbers are in
What the latest AHPRA snapshot data tells us about pharmacist misdemeanors and demographics The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released a snapshot of the profession in its end-of-financial year report, …
Wanted: another pharmacy
Outer suburbs petition Parliament to advise Minister on using location rule discretionary power Federal Parliament has heard a petition from the citizens of some outer Sydney suburbs claiming pharmacy location …
Most Influential People in Pharmacy: Steve Flavel
We speak to the next person in our 14 most influential people in pharmacy campaign, as voted by you Steve Flavel Independent Pharmacies of Australia – Founder & Team Leader …
Thanks from the profession
PDL’s NSW local advisory committee says farewell and thank you to two long-term members Two long-serving members of the PDL NSW Local Advisory Committee (LAC) – Peter McBeath and Albert …
A question of safety
Questions were raised in Parliament this week about Australia’s medicines safety system and the role of pharmacists Australia needs to “get real on medicine safety”, Federal Parliament heard this week. …