Holding the upper hand
PSA has a seat at the CPA table, but Guild still signs off on remuneration, Minister says as he confirms longer script lengths are under consideration The PSA will be …
Fighting for the cause
‘Angry bastard’ chosen as Pharmacist of the Year in 2019 PSA awards, as military pharmacy legend and rising PSA star also honoured Regional NSW firebrand, and self-styled “angry bastard”, Peter …
Still on the wish list
Are two month prescriptions back on the government’s agenda? Recommendations made by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) that prescription lengths be doubled to two months for a range of medicines …
A prescription for access
How does the situation on pharmacist prescribing in Australia compare with other English-speaking countries? Australia continues to lag behind other English-speaking countries in the introduction of pharmacist prescribing models, potentially …
Dilemma delayed
Under fire hospital pharmacy budget measure postponed for three months Plans to align PBS wholesale mark-up arrangements between hospital and community pharmacy have been pushed back for three months. The …
Finding the people of influence
We want you to help us to identify the 12 most influential people in pharmacy In recent years the AJP has asked our readers to vote on pharmacy’s ‘Women of …
What are you reading?
Have you seen the 10 most read stories on our website over the last month? A diverse mix of story were among the most read articles on our website over …
World News Wrapup: 11 July 2019
Trump drug price reveal bill defeated; Boots launches new system to show patients and GPs their medicine stock, and how pharmacy vets save lives Washington DC, US: A federal judge …
Showing the way
Consultant pharmacist of the year named Victorian accredited pharmacist, Neil Petrie is the 2019 Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy (AACP) MIMS Consultant Pharmacist of the Year Award. Mr Petrie was …
Change at the top
A new leadership team has been elected to head up the Australian College of Pharmacy A new president and executive have been elected to steer the Australian College of Pharmacy …
Doing the basics well
Eight tips that have helped keep successful pharmacy owners focused on the fundamentals of their business, by John Thornett Humanity has a great ability to complicate things that are not …
Change is coming
Get ready for the big ingredient name changes in 2020, regulator warns The TGA is advising health professionals and consumers alike to be ready for the 2020 deadline for the …