Facing judgement
ACCC hearing against Ramsay Health Care set to kick off this month A hearing is expected to begin this week on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) case against Ramsay …
Finding the innovators
Nominations can now be made for the 2018 UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year award This annual award recognises those in the profession who are redefining pharmacy. The recipient will …
Reaching an agreement: the 6CPA report card
As we pass the halfway mark in the life of the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement, we look at how it’s worked for pharmacy. By Chris Brooker Remember the Sixth Community …
Drought breaker
Pharmacy launches a campaign to aid struggling farmers As the drought increasingly affects large parts of rural Australia, pharmacies are starting to see its impact on struggling farm families. AJP …
Shortage continues
New notification of ‘tight supply’ of EpiPens, as stock shortages continue The TGA has renewed its advice about continuing issues with the supply of EpiPens in Australia. In the latest …
Is bush pharmacy better?
What are the differences between rural and urban pharmacy practice? Australian researchers have reviewed the evidence There is little evidence of real difference in pharmacy practice between rural and urban …
The good old days!
Pharmacy regulations stuck in the “horse and buggy” era, report claims The changing nature of community pharmacy ownership and structure has not been met by similar updates to regulation of …
Show us the money
Remuneration solutions are crucial if pharmacy is to achieve its potential: Jackson Funding mechanisms need to be found or developed if community pharmacy is to reach its potential in terms …
A seat at the table
Broaden the agreement to reflect the true scope of pharmacy, PSA leaders say The Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement represents an opportunity to broaden the dialogue between pharmacy and government and …
Pharmacy’s shining lights
Inspirational leaders of the profession honoured at PSA Excellence Awards Three leading pharmacists have been given the profession’s highest individual honours at PSA18 in Sydney today. John Jackson was chosen …
The future setters
It’s the last chance to have your say in nominating your choices for the people who are leading pharmacy into the future We’ve been inundated with a range of nominations …
A case for change
Chris Brooker takes a look at the future of pharmacy Have you ever considered what stress coopers (the profession, not the excellent South Australian brewery) must have been under as …