Walking a fine line
Consumer “tension” over the role of pharmacists and scientific evidence when purchasing non-prescription medicines Australian consumers are conflicted about the importance of scientific evidence when purchasing non-prescription medicines, and are …
Change at the top
A new Opposition Health spokesperson is set to take on Greg Hunt There is change in the Health portfolio for the Federal Opposition, with new ALP leader Anthony Albanese announcing …
All the way to the bank
Wealth of CWH founders and Soul Pattinson chair revealed in nation’s longest running rich list The fortunes of the co-owners of the My Chemist Group – Jack Gance and Mario …
Let’s get radical
Government must get pharmacists working outside of pharmacies, CHF says The Consumers Health Forum has congratulated the Federal government on its recent reelection, but says it now has a lot …
Pushing through the barriers
Obstacles still blocking OTC naloxone supply in Australian community pharmacies While over the counter supply of naloxone is currently allowed in Australia, new research suggests the opportunity is yet to …
Yes Minister, again
Greg Hunt to retain Health portfolio as pharmacy enters 7CPA negotiations Incumbent Health Minister Greg Hunt has retained the portfolio as reelected Prime Minister Scott Morrison revealed his new cabinet …
A not so bitter pill
Australian research backs the cost effectiveness of Pharmacist-only oral contraceptive rescheduling Down scheduling oral contraceptives to pharmacist-only would prove to be cost-effective, an Australian study claims. In 2015 the TGA …
The top ten
Research boosting pharmacists’ ability to prescribe topped the list of our most read stories over the last month A study showing the benefit of collaborative prescribing by pharmacists headed the …
The profession decides
Which party, if any, do pharmacists think offers the best option for the profession? Here’s the results of our poll All the polls and pundits are tipping a close federal …
Delusions of grandeur
Sometimes the perceptions that owners have about how their pharmacy is performing may be nothing more than an illusion, say Bruce Annabel and Mal Scrymgeour Some years ago, we both …
The lowdown on pharmacy
How many pharmacies provide immunisations? Do pharmacists earn more if they specialise in services? Do owners support pharmacists’ roles expanding? Here’s 10 key findings from the 2018 UTS Pharmacy Barometer …
Feeling alright?
Pharmacists’ confidence about the profession’s future is generally up, but more managers are disenchanted than ever before Findings from the November 2018 iteration of the UTS Pharmacy Barometer, released yesterday …