1920: Pharmacists being muzzled
There were concerns about the ‘muzzling’ of country town pharmacists in August 1920, meanwhile discussions were under way to develop a code of ethics for the profession A recent case …
Detail to come on potential COVID-19 vaccine
While sector stakeholders say it makes sense for a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered in community pharmacy, AstraZeneca says the deal with the Federal Government is a good first step …
A trip back to 1970
Is the ‘honeymoon’ over for medicine advertising of ‘open sellers’, AJP was asking in September 1970 as the Guild debated a move to Canberra A Senate hearing in 1970 heard …
The top ten
Some of our stories have gone viral over the last month. Here’s our top ten most viewed articles during that time We’ve recorded some of of our highest ever readership …
The numbers are up
Profession continues to grow its numbers, with a stronger female presence, according to new Pharmacy Board data The number of registered pharmacists has continued to climb, with close to one …
Boost for minor ailment treatment
Running a national minor ailment scheme through community pharmacy is cost effective, and clinically effective, new research claims Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney conducted a randomised controlled trial …
Minister in isolation
Health Minister Greg Hunt says he is not exempt and will undergo a 14 day quarantine period Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt will go into a 14-day period of isolation …
Medicines with your order
Uber Eats and petrol station giant team up to provide home delivery medicines Uber Eats has teamed up with petrol company Ampol, formerly Caltex Australia, to deliver over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals …
New faces at the top
The Australian Medical Association has elected a new leadership team The AMA has elected a new President, Dr Omar Khorshid, and Vice President, Dr Chris Moy. The election, at the …
Exam changes revealed
Changes announced to intern and KAPS examination dates, locations and structure The Australian Pharmacy Council has released new advice about upcoming pharmacy examinations. Among the new advice is notice that …
What a difference a century makes
Pharmacy was getting bad press due to some convictions for supplying cocaine, while there was concern about out of date poisons legislation in the July 1920 edition of the Australasian …
Vale Dr Harry Nespolon
Pharmacy leaders pay respects to leading GP who passed away this week Australian pharmacy leaders have paid their respects to Dr Harry Nespolon, President of the Royal Australian College of …