The master plan
Which elements of Labor’s election platform are relevant to pharmacy? Here’s some of the policies, including small business jobs, tax cuts, plastic bag bans and hospital funding boosts Opposition leader …
Getting the message across
Enterprising PSA councillor manages to get the PM’s ear to discuss what pharmacy can offer the country When North Queensland pharmacist Shane MacDonald recently had the opportunity for a chat …
What’s in a name?
Professional services is a term that misleads the public and sells pharmacy short, a Guild leader believes Community pharmacy should strongly consider replacing the term ‘professional services’, a senior Pharmacy …
You’re safe with us
There’ll be no harm for community pharmacy under our watch, ALP promises the Guild, as it still waits for word from the Coalition A Labor government will promise to ensure …
The big money
Which are the richest pharmaceuticals companies in the world? And how much do they earn? Despite a number of mergers, sell-offs, buyouts and the emergence of some new specialist blockbuster …
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 …