In The News
Today in our news round-up, calls for a new GP funding plan, and a pharmacist in trouble over ‘bong shop’ claims Funding shake-up The Grattan Institute is calling for a …
The international invasion, or not?
Reports that overseas pharmacy giants are planning to set up Australian operations are idle speculation, Guild believes Media reports that overseas pharmacy giants such as Walgreens and Boots are considering …
9 Not-to-be-missed APP 2016 sessions
Here are nine sessions that you can’t afford to miss at APP 2016 later this month Industry: ‘State of the Industry Symposium’ – Thursday 17 March, 9:00am-11:45am Hear from pharmacy’s …
AusPharmList posts
Our daily roundup of the latest posts to the AusPharmList forum The AusPharmList website will remain active for the time being, pending the completion of the new AJP Forum platform. Which …
Survey result a boost for multivitamins
Patient confidence in multivitamins grows, as Australia’s most highly rated brand is revealed Australian consumers are becoming noire convinced about the perceived benefits of multivitamins, despite increasing expert criticism of …
PDL Practice Alert
Important changes to legislation regarding pseudoephedrine and naloxone On February 1, 2016, the scheduling on Naloxone changed from S4 to S3 for the treatment of opioid overdose. The two current …
In the news
Our daily round-up of the news pharmacists need to know Pharmacy assault charges ABC News A woman is to front court after being charged with assaulting pharmacy staff in Longreach, …
In The News
Our daily roundup of what’s in the news Health premiums rise, Health Minister says families ‘better off’ The Age 02/03 Private health insurance premiums will rise by an average of …
Beware the Schedule 8 minefield
The importance of correctly storing and recording transactions of Schedule 8 medicines has been reinforced by three recent pharmacy disciplinary hearings. Schedule 8 medicines were the common factor in each …
In The News
Our daily roundup of what’s in the news Herbal supplements linked to at least six Australian organ transplants since 2011, data shows ABC news 1/3/2016 At least six Australians needed …
Introducing AJP Daily
Welcome to AJP Daily – our new email newsletter that brings you the latest and most relevant pharmacy news, views, opinions and discussion every day. Building on the Australian Journal …
Pain management proving a real problem
Australians have one of the world’s highest instances of regular pain a new international survey reveals. A survey across 14 countries found that 97% of Australians say they suffer from …