World News Wrapup: 31 May 2018
Insomnia drug not responsible for Roseanne’s racist tweet; more pharmacies go under due to UK funding cuts; pharmacist murdered by husband US: Pharma company Sanofi has hit back at claims by …
Intervention allowed
Minister granted the right to intervene in pharmacy award dispute The Western Australian government has been granted the right to intervene in an ongoing dispute between Chemist Warehouse and the …
Let us in: Guild
Surge in pharmacy flu vaccinations backs case for including the profession in the National Immunisation Program, Guild says New evidence showing the growing reach and efficacy of influenza vaccination in …
Welcome to the ‘hood
Priceline welcomes a Mister to its Sisterhood Priceline Australia has unveiled cricket legend Merv Hughes as the first Mister to join its Sisterhood team of ambassadors. To launch the Priceline …
In the name of competition
ACCC loses its appeal against a ruling rejecting a case over Pfizer’s steps to secure pharmacy business The Federal Court of Australia has rejected an appeal by the Australian Competition …
Winning the lottery
The Federal Government has moved to protect pharmacy gambling revenue, Minister tells Parliament New legislation banning online lottery and keno betting services will protect an important source of revenue to …
Stay in the network
Pharmacists told to get ready for Australia’s revolutionary new opt-out e-health record network Pharmacists will need support and education to ensure their patients achieve the optimum benefit from Australia’s soon-to-be …
Shades of grey: a growing issue
Pharmacies have a crucial role to play in filling the gaps in the healthcare of the growing population of Grey Nomads Australia’s growing population of ‘Grey Nomad’ travellers are facing …
Knowledge deficits
Pharmacist CM knowledge is generally OK, but some major gaps remain, study finds Australian pharmacists have a basic knowledge of complementary medicines with a defined clinical effect, but need specialised …
Change at the top
GuildLink boss to step down after 12 years in the role The CEO of GuildLink, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s software subsidiary, is stepping down more than a decade in …
Advice gap
We lack clinical knowledge and experience when advising pregnant women on medicine use, pharmacists believe Pharmacists require more training in the provision of medication safety advice to pregnant women, Australian …
Heading the charts
In case you missed them…. here’s our 10 most-watched videos from APP2018 Our busy AJP team filmed 48 videos during a hectic three days at APP2018. Here were the most …