Looking at 60-day dispensing policy
Pharmacy academics Con Berbatis and Bruce Sunderland take a deeper look into some of the potential impacts of the 60 day dispensing policy Given the limited responses by pharmacy, the …
Toward true equity: Removing the medicines access hurdles for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people
Listening to the voices of First Nations people is key to ensuring equitable access to medicines, write Dr Alice Gilbert, Michelle Edmonds and Associate Professor Bhavini Patel. As pharmacists, we …
Tax changes and cash flow
Some recent taxation changes may impact pharmacy businesses, says Marcus Evitt of Peak Strategies Marcus Evitt is a manager of Peak Strategies, pharmacy business consultants. Tax legislation is forever changing. …
Incident reporting 101
Pharmacists are at the forefront of patient care, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. Despite pharmacists’ best efforts, incidents can result in complaints, even if there is minimal …
Is there something fishy about fish oil?
Are fish oil supplements as healthy as we think? And is eating fish better? In this article from The Conversation, Evangeline Mantzioris, program director of Nutrition and Food Sciences and Accredited …
Celebrating the legends of pharmacy
Celebrating the enduring legacy of Terry and Rhonda White as they step back from pharmacy leadership After a remarkable career spanning over six decades in community pharmacy ownership, Terry and …
Tips to manage your cashflow
Having a good understanding of your pharmacy’s cashflow is vital, especially with the recent 60 days dispensing changes, says Patricia Aditopo Patricia Aditopo is Accountant Manager of Peak Strategies, pharmacy …
September MIMS Update
We look at some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new indications and contraindications New Indications Dapagliflozin (propanediol monohydrate) (Forxiga) is now indicated in adults for the …
Aged care medications: who pays?
There is a 60 day dispensing reality disconnect in residential aged care, says Gerard Stevens Politics might be the contest of ideas, but sometimes trenchant positions lead to tunnel vision …
Fighting back on authority prescription debts
You can successfully challenge debts raised by the Department of Health for high cost scripts, says lawyer Maurice Hannan Pharmacists would be well aware of the problems associated with the …
The impact of medication shortages
Who is hit hardest by medicines shortages…and how do they affect community pharmacists? Jack Janetzki, Wern Chai, Tien Bui, Fei Sim and Vijayaprakash Suppiah investigate The researchers present preliminary findings …
Product, space, place
Responding to 60-day dispensing comes down to doing the basics well and having the foundation systems and efficient processes in place, says Marta Stybowski In my opinion, how we respond …