False information
TGA issues warning over ‘anti-vaxxer’ posing as fake government official The Therapeutic Goods Administration has advised that is “aware that a member of the public has purported to be a …
Under investigation
What complaints do the public make about pharmacists? And how do these complaints differ from other health professions? Newly published research has shed light on the demographics of complaints about …
Emergency supply
Department of Health advises that emergency medicine provisions are in place for bushfire affected parts of NSW, Queensland The Federal Department of Health has issued emergency advice to pharmacists in …
Most Influential People in Pharmacy: Lisa Nissen
We speak to the next person in our 14 most influential people in pharmacy campaign, as voted by you Lisa Nissen Head of the School of Clinical Sciences at Queensland …
State of emergency
Pharmacists caught in the midst of devastating NSW bushfires, but still serving their communities Several pharmacies, and their staff, have been heavily impacted by the devastating bushfires sweeping across large …
Role expansion
Enhanced RMMRs and CPA-linked programs are key to aged care improvement, say consultant pharmacists The Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy (AACP) has issued a statement welcoming the findings of the …
In the spotlight
Pharmacists ratings of OTC companies revealed at industry awards night The Consumer Healthcare Products (CHP) Australia Diamond Award winners were announced last night. As in previous years, a portion of …
A shortage of RUM
There is an ongoing shortage of unwanted medicines bins available for pharmacies, the RUM Project warns Toni Riley, project manager of the RUM Project has advised that they are currently …
A complex issue
A majority of Australian pharmacists are in favour of pharmacy playing a dispensing role in physician-assisted suicide, providing there is a clear legislative framework The first study to specifically examined …
Deal or no-deal
TGA says it is prepared for any shortages resulting from a no-deal Brexit The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says it will implement “transitional arrangements to provide for minimal interruption in …
Out of proportion
Male pharmacists are disproportionately over-represented as respondents at serious misconduct hearings, research reveals Australian research, analysing seven years of health practitioner disciplinary tribunal hearings, has found that males were over-represented …
A super solution
Most people overlook their superannuation when they think of ways to increase their wealth creation, says Jonathan Philpot While many consider negative gearing an investment property to be a tax …