A need to be more discrete
Guidelines for pharmacists dispensing opioids may need to be more specific to aid in reducing opioid-related harms, say researchers Gaps in existing guidelines may be preventing pharmacists from fulfilling their …
What’s on the calendar?
The pharmacy calendar is starting to come together for 2024. Here’s some upcoming events APP2024 Harm Minimisation stream attracts world-renowned speakers APP2024 delegates attending this year’s Harm Minimisation stream will …
Adjustment made to scheduling changes
Confirmation of changes to the scheduling of laxative and antihistamine medicines, but with some last minute changes The Advisory Committee on Medicines Scheduling (ACMS) has confirmed previous preliminary changes to …
No fears over antiviral supply: Butler
Health Minister says he is “not aware” of issues with supply of antivirals, despite surging case numbers, while deferring to expert advice on calls for widened PBS eligibility Speaking at …
The closedown, and reopening
This is our final newsletter for 2023. Here’s the dates when we’ll be back in 2024 Our final newsletters for the year will be issued today (Thursday 21st): the final …
The top 25 stories of 2023
Weight loss, shortages, 60-day dispensing, CWH and more: which of our stories were the most read in 2023? There’s a usual pattern to the story themes that make our annual …
The top 10: Webinars
Continuing our review of our best read stories for 2023: the top 10 webinars The list does include some webinars from previous years which were also resonating with readers and …
The top 10: Opinion columns
Next up in our review of 2023: the 10 most read opinion columns for the year ‘I felt terrified but I will not allow such people to intimidate me’ Onsite …
The top 10: PDL practice alerts
Next in our review of 2023, the year’s ten most viewed alerts and advice for pharmacists from PDL Mounjaro update Practising ‘good’ dispensing Focusing on patient privacy Be alert but …
The top 10: work and the workplace
Our review of 2023 continues with a look at our 10 most read stories on issues around the pharmacy workplace and workforce $5000 to become the face of 60-day dispensing …
The top 10: business columns
Next in our review of 2023, our 10 best read business columns for the year Pharmacy’s ‘date that will live in infamy’ The 60-day disaster Aged care medications, who pays? …
“A bit of a kick in the teeth”
Changes are proposed to the structure of the Pharmacy Guild’s national council, and members from one state are unhappy with what may result Concerns have been raised over an impending …