Keeping up to date
PBAC reveals the latest raft of new recommendations made on PBS drugs The latest recommendations made by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee have been released, with new listings for naloxone …
Keeping your hair on
Leading hair-loss treatment could be set to move to pharmacist-only category Regulators are set to decide on a request to down-schedule a leading hair-loss treatment to the S3 (Pharmacist Only) …
Poll: Who’s got your vote?
We’re off to the polls in a few weeks, and opinion is already divided about which party represents the best option for the pharmacy sector as a whole Click here …
It’s that time again
The Prime Minister has announced this year’s election date, but what does the 2019 ballot mean for pharmacy? Australia is going to the polls on Saturday 18 May, Prime Minister …
Meds management revolution not ‘appening
Current evidence for any clinical benefit from medication management apps and sensors is limited, experts say The use of medication apps in clinical practice is hindered by a lack of …
Pulling up stumps
Bradman Oval match ends pharmacy cricket season in style The final match of the 2018/19 Pharmacy Cricket season took place last weekend on a glorious autumn day at historic Bradman …
7CPA: The wish list
With 7CPA negotiations due to kick-off later this year, AJP speaks to senior pharmacy leaders to get their agreement ‘wish lists’ AJP took the opportunity to speak to some senior …
A mixed bag
Here’s how hospital pharmacy, industry and other medical groups reacted to the 2019/20 Federal Budget The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has welcomed focus on embedded pharmacy positions in …
A healthy budget
Guild lauds pharmacy budget boost as AHI fee, CSO payments, DAAs and medication management gain extra funds The Pharmacy Guild of Australia says it “welcomes confirmation that the Budget will …
Budget business boost
Small businesses set to benefit from a number of budget measures Community pharmacies and other small businesses have been given tax cuts and a range of other financial assistance measures …
Keeping the shelves stocked
DHL remains out of the CSO loop as accepted tenders are revealed Tenders from six distributors have been accepted for Community Service Obligation (CSO) funding, the Department of Health has …
Keeping up with the trends
It’s hard to keep up with the seemingly constant changes and developments in technology. We sought the views of a range of industry experts on the major trends, developments and …